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Banking degrees abroad

Banking is a highly competitive and rapidly changing sector in every modern economy. Factors like globalization, deregulation and advances in technology have revolutionized the banking and financial sectors around the world.

A degree in banking gives you the chance to study the theory and practice of financial services and financial markets. You’ll get to analyze the role of the financial sector in national and international economies, and develop an understanding of today's global economic system.

By studying banking abroad, you’ll be able to see financial issues from an international perspective. Banking is a truly global subject, and degrees are available at a range of universities and business schools all over the world.

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Banking program structure

You can study banking at a range of degree levels including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate. At undergraduate level, banking is primarily offered as a BSc and can take three or four years to complete, depending on where you study. In the US you can study banking as your major concentration, or as a minor subject.

It is quite common to study banking alongside another related subject like accounting, finance, or international business. Some universities do offer single-honors banking undergraduate programs, but these are quite rare.

Master’s degrees are also available, and will usually last between one and two years. Some universities offer banking as an MSc, or you can study for an MBA. PhD programs in banking are quite rare, and they’re usually in a specialized area of finance.

The content, curriculum and structure of each banking program will differ depending on the university you’re attending. Most courses are made up of core modules you must study, and a range of electives you can choose to tailor your programs. Some core topics and modules you can expect to study include:

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Principles and practices of banking
  • Banking governance and ethics
  • Banking systems
  • Commercial banking
  • International banking and finance
  • Financial mathematics

Banking study abroad programs

Banking undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in banking

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    Banking - BBA Stephen F. Austin State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    23,200 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Banking and Finance - BSc (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,000 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Banking and Finance - BSc (Hons) University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,850 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Economics with Banking - BSc (Hons) University of Greenwich, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,150 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Economics, Finance and Banking - BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,200 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Associate in banking

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    Banking and Finance - ASc Laney College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Banking and Financial Services - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
    • Online

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    5,000 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, June
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Certificate in banking

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    Banking and Finance - Cert Laney College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, June
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Banking graduate programs

Master's in banking

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    Banking and Finance - MSc Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,000 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Business Studies: Banking - MBuSt Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    31,810 NZD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    November, February, July
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    Economics, Finance and Banking - MSc University of Portsmouth, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,150 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Business Administration: Banking & Finance - MBA Rushford Business School, Switzerland

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,500 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, February, June
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    Business Economics: Finance, Banking and Insurance, Corporate Finance - MSc University of Antwerp, Belgium

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    5,800 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Future banking careers

Gaining a banking degree from a university abroad will put you in a great position to pursue a number of careers in financial services. Some of the most popular roles for banking graduates to go into include:

  • Securities analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Financial manager
  • Investment manager
  • Investment banker
  • Auditor
  • Broker
  • Loan officer

There are a huge number of other roles you could be ideal for, so don’t limit yourself to this list. There are other careers like accountancy or law you could also pursue, but these would require further postgraduate studies.