 SOAS University of London's MSc Finance by Distance Learning programme offers four majors. If you are looking for a career in the banking sector or are a finance professional seeking a deeper understanding of financial management, the MSc Finance Banking will give you the knowledge and expertise necessary to get ahead in this competitive sector. With a focus on core banking activities including retirement and financial planning, retail banking and household finance as well as portfolio and fund management, the programme is comprised of six modules. You'll study three out of the four core areas, which include studying the main principles and issues in modern corporate finance, analysing firms' investment decisions and capital structures, and assessing the reasons and implications for mergers and acquisitions. Exploring companies' financial needs, goals, solutions and strategies with corporate and investment banking, mastering the relationship between corporations and the banking sector, and improving your understanding of the most advanced trends in investment banking. Gaining expertise in portfolio and fund management, crucial in the current climate of increasing volatility and tougher competition. You will learn how to manage the wealth of high net worth individuals and how to deal with tough financial frameworks which requires innovative approaches to business modelling and investment strategy. You can also focus on retail banking and household finance, understanding the important role the banking system plays in shaping and making financial decisions within households, the principles of money management and financial planning and gaining the expertise necessary for top positions in retail banking. In addition, you'll study three out of seventeen elective module areas, which range from banking strategy and corporate governance to research methods and risk management. To get the edge in a competitive world, the MSc Finance Banking major is the perfect choice for those focused on achieving a senior position in banking, asset management, pension funds, regulatory or financial institutions. Click here for more information.