Program Overview

International Finance (MSIN0276)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
• Teaching department: UCL School of Management
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: This is an optional module restricted to students on the MSc Finance with Data Science programme.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module covers the topics in international macroeconomics that are essential to professionals taking up jobs related to international financial markets: international trade and models of exchange rate; how central banks and governments influence global financial markets with monetary and fiscal policy, the theory of money and banking and applications to cryptocurrencies and crypto platforms. Additional topics and applications will respond to current affairs and developments in global financial markets.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 3
• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment:
  • 60% Exam
  • 40% Group activity
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 31
• Module leader: Professor Saleem Bahaj

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.