master of banking and finance

Background

The financial sector needs economists with a thorough micro- and macrofinancial training and who have mastered quantitative management techniques for modern financial services companies. The goal of this programme is to form experts who are able to perform analyses of financial problems and developments within a sound theoretical and quantitative framework. The goal of this Master in Banking and Finance is to form experts who are able to perform analyses of financial problems and developments within a sound theoretical and quantitative framework. The MBF-programme should enable them to apply state-of-the-art techniques to problems in banks or other financial intermediaries and to formulate and implement innovative solutions. The banking and economic crisis after the fall of Lehman Brothers fundamentally altered the financial landscape. Regulators devised new rules, of which Basel III are the most influential.

Justification

Financial markets play a key role in the stability and prosperity of economies, governments and organisations, with profound effect on the individual and society as a whole.  Are you fascinated by the dynamic context of today’s financial markets, and do you want to make a positive impact on the future of international finance and banking?  Then the Master’s in Banking and Finance at IST Burkinafaso is the programme for you.

The targeted group includes holders of:

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognized bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate. The admission requirements depend on previous degrees (type of degree, country of issue etc …) or additional experience.

General Objectives

In the Master in Banking and Finance you will focus on:

• investment banking in international financial markets
• regulation of banks and other financial institutions worldwide
• central bank policies and commercial banks’ strategic allocation, funding and investment decisions
• risk management and the sustainability of financial systems and investments.

Specific Objectives

At  the end of this programs students will be able to :

• Provide state-of-the-art advanced education in banking and finance to a selected group of master students with the necessary economic and quantitative background.
• Analyse the interactions of banking and finance with risk management and with macroeconomic conditions.
• Focus on the development of quantitative and econometric skills applied to banking, finance, risk and portfolio management.
• Stimulate intellectual and research competences by promoting independent thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Develop communication and presentation skills through interactive classes, group assignments and a real-world graduation project.
• Link theory and practice by organising cases, business games and frequent interaction with the financial industry.  

Duration of the Programme: This course is offered on a Two-year (Four semesters), full-time or online basis for students with a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree in engineering or the natural and physical sciences.