MSc Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance

 

Global financial services and capital markets industries are becoming more complex and sophisticated. Today, recruitment in the capital markets regulation and compliance areas is at an all time high. This is due to the growing pressure for businesses to comply with new and existing European, US and international directives and legislation.

FINRA Developed in collaboration with FINRA and having the strong support of the investment banking community, this degree covers a wide range of European, US and international issues. It focuses on building expertise in the regulation and compliance of the capital markets through dedicated practical courses in both those subjects and the economic functioning of markets and instruments, market mechanics and dealing knowledge.

The degree is ideal for:

  • Recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines
  • People working in the industry that would like to specialise in this fast expanding area
  • Market professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in regulation and compliance.

The regulation and compliance courses can be combined with quantitative courses or with non-quantitative courses, making the degree suitable for all of law, economics, accountancy and other graduates.

Professor Brian Scott-Quinn

Read Professor Scott-Quinn's recent article:
The Financial Crisis - Why students should still choose finance
 

Learning Options

Full-time:  10 months
Flexible:    18 months
Distance:   24 months

Professional Development

Students who successfully complete this degree including the module International Securities Markets will be granted the ICMA International Fixed Income and Derivatives (IFID) Certificate .

Further information is available regarding exemption criteria in MScs and Professional Qualifications.

Open Days

We hold several open days during the year - why not register for one of our forthcoming MSc Open Days?