The course will give you the ability to understand and critically assess a wide range of banking and finance theories and techniques. For candidates with more interest in an academic career, this course will equip you with the necessary analytical and quantitative skills for pursuing research at the PhD level. To build a successful career in the complex world of global financial markets, you are going to need in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the key principles and techniques used by academic researchers and practitioners. This is the central aim of the MSc Banking and Finance. Drawing upon the wide expertise of academic researchers at Norwich Business School, this course will prepare you for a wide range of careers in: commercial or investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds, asset management, financial analysis, data analysis, financial accounting, consulting or academic research. The course is ideal for students with a background in accounting, finance, business and economics, or in a quantitative subject such as science or engineering.