Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

International Banking and Finance (MSc)

Duration 2 Years

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Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Fees & Scholarships

About the Program

The master’s degree in international banking and finance is aimed to prepare students for careers as bankers, financial executives, and lecturers. It also provides theoretical, conceptual, technical, and practical knowledge.

The core banking and finance courses should be completed prior to enrolling in the technical elective courses. The thesis can only be taken upon successful completion of the core banking and finance courses and the technical elective courses. Each semester students can enroll in a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 courses. Students who lack adequate foundation in basic banking/finance courses are required to successfully complete the following courses (non-credit) before proceeding with the international banking and finance master’s program;

Education Opportunities

Our program does not only focus on the theories of international banking and finance but also help students to deepen their understanding of the inner workings of banking and finance sector in the real world. Department staff acknowledges the necessity of improving and introducing modern teaching techniques such as term projects and practical application of knowledge and assessment methods designed to develop students’ skills. The class hours in the Finance Laboratory students will observe real life data related to money and capital markets which will help them to learn how the mechanisms of global markets work; students will also gain experiences in analyzing financial data. So, upon completion of this program, our students will be able to confidently invest in the securities market and manage their funds successfully.

Career Areas

Upon completion of the program, our students will be able to gain employability skills to help graduates be preferred in global or national financial institutions such as banks, investment banks, securities companies, asset management firms, insurance companies, and international organizations. So, our graduates will be able to tackle the adversity of the banking and finance sector; will gain a personal understanding on how the sector actually operates thus, they will have an edge over others in their respective fields.

Our program also prepares our students to excel academically and pursue an academic career by continuing to our Ph.D. program.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

MONETARY POLICY AND ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK

Course code

INBA501

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

Financial Markets, Banking, and Monetary Policy provides a comprehensive introduction to the financial system, including the markets, institutions, and mechanisms of finance, as well as the role of the central bank and monetary policy. The economic principles underlying finance are woven through the chapters, and the course includes an insightful introduction into the causes of and responses to the recent financial crisis. After the completion of this course students will have detailed information regarding the following topics; Overview of the Financial System, The Special Role of Commercial Banks, The Pricing of Financial Assets, Factors Affecting Yields, Principles of Portfolio Selection and Efficient Markets, The Money Market, The Bond Market, Securitization, The Mortgage Market, The Equity Market, Central Banking and the Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy: The Basics, Monetary Policy: Challenges Faced by Policymakers.

MODERN THEORY OF BANKING AND FINANCE

Course code

INBA502

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

This course discusses financial governance and explains how financial markets and institutions complement each other. It also identifies the economic forces work within financial systems and explores how they determine system organization.This course also offers a theoretical survey of financial activity and its application to numerous practical situations. Course also explains both static financial system organization and the dynamics of financial system evolution. After the completion of this course students will have detailed information regarding the following topics; Financial System Functions, Financial System Governance, Financial System Organization and Change, Market versus Nonmarket Governance, Market Governance,Intermediation and Internal Governance, Terms of Deals, Pricing Stocks and Bonds, Pricing Derivatives by Arbitrage, Markets with Impediments to Arbitrage Securities, Bond and Mortgage Markets, Markets for Trading Risks, Exchange Rates and Markets, Marketable Securities Portfolios, Nonmarketable Securities Portfolios, Principles of Intermediation, Management Practice: Domestic Institutions, International Banking and Banking Markets.

ELECTIVE

Course code

INBA5x1

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

INBA5x2

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

Second Semester

THESIS

Course code

INBA500

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

Supervised independent research on a topic agreed between the student and the supervisor (a Faculty member) and approved by the Administrative Committee of the Institute.

SEMINAR

Course code

INBA590

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

INBA5x3

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

INBA5x4

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

INBA5x5

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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International Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
CV
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Fee per course	€ 350,00
Fee for thesis	€ 1.050,00
Fee for seminar	€ 120,00
Scientific Foundation per course	€ 150,00
Annual Registration Fee	€ 295,00
	VAT Exc.