MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation

A part-time, online programme delivered in partnership with the Bank of England.

Built with finance industry professionals in mind this specialised modular programme has been designed to introduce you to the latest evidence-led and practice-informed financial regulation and monetary policy.

Offering a choice of three intake dates and four qualification levels, this course would be valuable to those working in the Banking or the Finance sector, be that central, commercial or retail banking, regulatory, advisory, or investment banking.

Due to its modular nature, you may choose to study a single module contributing to your personal development and granting you a Postgraduate Award qualification upon successful completion or enrol on a higher award up to a Masters qualification.

Choose to start in either February, June or October each year.

The programme

This programme is suitable for professionals working in the banking, financial or related sectors who are looking to evidence their knowledge, gain insight or even change focus into central banking, commercial or retail banking, financial auditing and regulation or other related sectors.

Our participants come from a range of companies and organisations within these sectors.

Typical participants on this programme may include:

• High potential candidates who are at an early stage in their professional journey and are looking to develop their career in either financial regulation or central banking
• Those looking to challenge themselves, evidence their learning and gain new insights and knowledge while continuing to work
• Those working in the banking industry who are looking to gain a broader perspective and understanding of the wider sector
• Those who work in professional services (including auditing) and therefore are required to undertake, and possess a certain level of knowledge around financial regulation
• Those working in financial auditing, regulation or law who would want to take a holistic approach to the financial environment. related to this.

This programme is suitable for those looking to evidence their knowledge, gain insight or develop their career in central banking or financial regulation and seeks to spread the best thought leadership in financial regulation to central bankers, financial regulators and all finance professionals in the global financial industry.

It is 100% online and delivered on the same bespoke platform, my.wbs, as our Distance Learning MBA which the Financial Times ranked as 1st in the world in its Online MBA Ranking 2021.

As well as access to rich multimedia learning resources and live online sessions with leading members of faculty via your PC, tablet or mobile, my.wbs also enables you to interact with your peers and academic tutors in a supportive and interactive online learning environment.

In addition to the programme material, you will also benefit from access to a range of optional online careers resources including an online Career Management module and resources covering topics such as Pay Negotiation and Interview Simulation. Please contact us for more information.

Programme structure

The programme offers four qualification levels, ranging from a single module (Postgraduate Award) to a full MSc and for each qualification level you may choose to start in either October, February or June.

The MSc

The full MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation consists of six 20 credit modules (from a choice of seven) and a

Research Methods and Dissertation module. As a guide, you can expect to spend approximately 11 hours studying each week.

Shorter awards

Alternatively, you may wish to initially commit to a single module, which upon successful completion will grant you a Postgraduate Award qualification in that subject.

From this, you may build up to a higher qualification level such as a Postgraduate Certificate (on completion of three 20 credit modules), a Postgraduate Diploma (on completion of six 20 credit modules) or a full MSc.

Programme awards

• Successful completion of a single module grants the participant a Postgraduate Award
• Successful completion of three modules grants the participant a Postgraduate Certificate
• Successful completion of six modules grants the participant a Postgraduate Diploma
• Successful completion of seven modules (including the Research Methods & Dissertation module) grants the participant a full MSc qualfication.

Modules

Whether you are studying for personal development or to gain a Masters' level qualification you will have a choice of seven available modules.

• Comparative Central Banking
• Money, Banks and Macroeconomics
• Financial Regulation and Supervision
• Monetary Policy and Monetary Analysis
• Financial Markets and Financial Risk Management
• Behavioural Finance and Big Data
• Financial Conduct, Leadership and Ethics

Modules are delivered sequentially throughout the year with intakes in September, February and June. For module content please click on the relevant module in the Module Information section below.

Typically one module will span a 17 week period, culminating in an assessment. As a guide, you can expect to spend approximately 11 hours studying each week.

The MSc can be completed in two years but is more readily manageable in combination with a full working timetable over three years. There is flexibility in the order the modules are studied.

Research Methods and Dissertation

In order to achieve the MSc award, you will be required to successfully complete a Research Methods and Dissertation module. You will be assigned a WBS supervisor who will support you through your dissertation.

Benefits

By studying this programme with Warwick Business School in partnership with the Bank of England you will benefit from:

• Expertise - The modular structure of the programme allows you to study and focus on individual module topics and to return to build up to a higher award and further expertise at a later date
• Flexibility - Taught entirely online, this programme offers you the flexibility to study at a time that suits you
• Skills and tools to drive your organisation - Continuing to work while studying allows you the opportunity to make theory accessible and relevant, applying it to your day-to-day work and reflecting upon the practicalities of the real world
• Evidence your knowledge - Completion of this programme provides evidence of your professional learning while providing new skills and insights through cutting-edge research and the latest thought-leadership in financial regulation
• Global network - Benefit from being part of a global cohort, allowing you to develop your professional network and understand different cultures and work practices
• Academic excellence with practical insight - Research-led teaching and Practitioner involvement in course design and delivery ensure that what you learn is relevant for the practicalities of the real world.
• Careers support - Through a range of online resources you will have the opportunity to engage with a range of online services covering topics such as Career Management, Pay Negotiation and career consultations.

Benefits to your employer

Through your participation in the programme your employer may also benefit from the following:

• Better 'on the job' performance - You will be more effective at work, generating new ideas to resolve business issues without having to take time away from your usual responsibilities
• Relevance - This programme offers the opportunity to study a particular area of relevance to your role with the option to continue on to gain further expertise
• Best practice - You will bring back to your organisation many proven tools, ideas and best practices, as well as be able to apply your new knowledge with a greater awareness of the wider business environment
• Networking - Your expanded networking opportunities with like-minded individuals will not only be of benefit to you but to your employer as well.

Designed for industry professionals

This programme is suitable for professionals working in the banking, financial or related sectors who are looking to evidence their knowledge, gain insight or even change focus into central banking, commercial or retail banking, financial auditing and regulation or other related sectors. Our participants come from a range of companies and organisations within these sectors.

Typical participants on this programme may include:

• High potential candidates who are at an early stage in their professional journey and are looking to develop their career in either financial regulation or central banking
• Those looking to challenge themselves, evidence their learning and gain new insights and knowledge while continuing to work
• Those working in the banking industry who are looking to gain a broader perspective and understanding of the wider sector
• Those who work in professional services (including auditing) and therefore are required to undertake, and possess a certain level of knowledge around financial regulation
• Those working in financial auditing, regulation or law who would want to take a holistic approach to the financial environment.

Careers support

As a member of the WBS community, you will benefit from coaching and career consultation, access to a global network and networking events and a range of online resources covering topics such as pay negotiation, interview simulation and CV building.