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Despite economic uncertainty in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global real estate market has remained remarkably resilient and held strong.

Hear from MSc in Global Finance graduate Tiago about how he feels the course has helped him advance his career.

True to its name, international finance encompasses any sort of monetary or financial interactions between two or more countries. 

What is global finance? 

As an increasing number of countries trade and invest with each other, it is inevitable that there is a growing need to learn about how the finance industry operates in different parts of the world. 

What is cryptocurrency? 

In simple terms, cryptocurrency is any form of digital or virtual currency that is encrypted in a way that makes it extremely secure to use. It uses a decentralised system to record transactions and issue new currency units unlike normal currency that uses a central issuing authority. Cryptocurrency is almost entirely intangible and is usually kept in a virtual wallet and traded on a specific platform that is secure enough to use.  

Over the last few decades, the financial industry has arguably become one of the most successful and powerful industries in the world. It is a competitive field to be in, and usually requires long hours at work — however, the high risk of the job also offers high rewards. 

 Whether your interest in finance comes from a desire to pursue a career in banking, accounting or financial consultancy, you run your own business, or manage budgets professionally or personally, this MSc provides in-depth knowledge of the key areas of global finance today. Developing both theoretical knowledge and real-world financial skills, you’ll learn to navigate financial matters confidently and competently.

Controversies aside, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Wolf of Wall Street captured the prestige, glamour, mystery and money associated with investment banking. Much more than large bonuses and long hours, this exciting career attracts the sharpest, most intelligent and driven individuals. 

 When deciding on a postgraduate qualification, you might notice Bayes offers multiple course options for one subject – most commonly asking you to choose between earning a Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert).