MSC FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE

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This course delivers a cutting edge, comprehensive knowledge of financial markets and instruments, regulations and compliance in the financial services industry sector. 

Upon graduation, you’ll be fully prepared to become a key player in the roles of global audit and compliance coordination, corporate social responsibility and ethics management, security and compliance management, risk management functions as well as in a variety of front office roles in all types of financial institutions.

The programme commences with modules providing a comprehensive introduction to the financial services industry. You will gain an in-depth understanding of financial markets and trading instruments and the changing place of financial institutions in the global economy. The syllabus also explores broader global economic environment and its influence on financial markets and regulation. 

During the core modules, you will study various threats and risks faced by financial institutions and the role of the compliance function in to identify and combat them. You will examine the main attributes of a successful compliance culture within an organization and its overall importance. 

You will gain knowledge of financial reforms processes and a deeper understanding of the related legal issues as the course explores international regulatory bodies, rules and directives. Such concepts as management of the financial crime risks, cybersecurity, business ethics & integrity and money laundering will be studied in detail. 

The programme encourages students to look not only at regulations and compliance functions but also at other risks faced by financial institutions including market, credit and liquidity risks in light of the Basel accord, thus delivering a comprehensive knowledge of compliance and risk management synergies. 

Real life examples, case studies and class discussions facilitate hands-on understanding of the challenges and solutions in the governance, compliance and financial risk management space.

Our location in the heart of the City of London will enable you to meet senior bankers and finance professionals as they participate in regular teaching and think-tank sessions.

You can expand your study experience by rotating across our campus locations in London and Berlin. During your time at ULaw Business School, you can complete modules at alternative campus locations, returning to your ‘home’ campus to complete your final module. Visa restrictions and study conditions may apply, however you are supported throughout the rotation process.

This Masters degree provides a postgraduate award with a strong focus on employability. It is ideal for those interested in switching to or progressing within a career in cyber security and data governance within any industry.

Students will study for one year, which is divided into two semesters and the summer period for the dissertation. Students will study four modules, each worth 30 credits; and another module worth 60 credits, totalling 180 credits.

The course will cover the following core modules:

We have a range of Bursaries and Awards available to provide financial support to this course. For more information please visit our Scholarships page.