This programme aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a position of responsibility in an international bank, financial institution, central bank or government agency. The course offers those with a substantial economic or finance background the opportunity to specialise in more depth in the areas of Money, Banking, Finance and Trade. It contains challenging theoretical and applied elements which will equip you for responsible posts in the financial and commercial world. The course is designed to be relevant to a wide range of students from both developed and developing countries with career aspirations in a wide variety of banking and financial contexts. It provides excellent preliminary training for those who wish to pursue further research with a view to a career in a research institution or central bank. It will also be of interest to those who are currently working in a financial institution or other private or public sector body, such as a central bank or national treasury. Distinctive features You will be part of a community which is committed to delivering social improvement alongside economic development in the world’s first Public Value Business School. You will study at a Business School ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 6th for research excellence (REF 2014). You will be a student of the only business school in Wales accredited by AACSB international (and one of only 5% worldwide). You may also enrol for a module on electronic trading using our Trading Room facility.