Established in 1994, the City of London International Banking School employs the most qualified practitioners with experience in key areas of international banking ranging from credit risk assessment and analysis to bank auditing to teach and train students. This international banking school believes that recent economic conditions highlight the importance of having well-trained staff at all levels of international banking. Training is offered for all bank staff members needing proper financial education and guidance, from senior level board members to junior managers.
The University of Salford offers a master's of science degree program for those students pursuing a higher level in their international banking and finance careers. Curriculum focuses on providing training for finance directors, investment bankers, corporate relationship managers, project finance analysts, equity analysts and structured instrument traders. Requirements for entry include a previous degree in economics, finance, business studies or accounting. Salford does offer a limited number of scholarships each year.
Founded in 1993, the Centre for International Banking Economics and Finance (CIBEF) focuses on academic and applied research while supervising PhD students and providing instruction for students pursuing a master's of science in international banking and finance degree. The school combines traditional business training with new, innovative courses designed to adapt to the ever-changing financial world. CIBEF provides instruction in finance, applied quantitative financial issues, value-and-risk analysis and quantitative modeling for asset allocation and portfolio management.
Postgraduate studies for the master's of science program at Loughborough University provide basic training for those wanting to pursue higher level degrees in the international banking and financial service sectors of government and industry. This program requires a previous degree with high grades in banking, economics or finance. Some of the courses offered at this school include credit risk management, banking and financial markets, corporate finance, macroeconomic analysis and financial econometrics.