Bayes Business School (formerly Cass)

The Master's in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership is for you if: You’re ready to challenge yourself and explore your own potential as an extraordinary leader, creator and innovator. You want to amplify your creative capabilities, so you can address today’s increasingly unpredictable business, technological and social challenges. You want to inspire and empower your teams and organisations to take managed 'leaps of faith' that will overcome these complex obstacles. Now you’re seeking new skills and new opportunities. You’ve been working full-time in a relevant professional area for at least three years, and you have an upper second class degree, or…

The MSc in Entrepreneurship is a fast-paced, academically rigorous course that aims to develop responsible and responsive business leaders who will nurture innovative and profitable new ventures. It will be your guide through the intricate process of launching a successful start-up, venture or business initiative, including creativity, finance, marketing, management and ethics. You’ll begin by plunging straight into the world of entrepreneurship on a four-day New Venture Creation module, working with fellow students to share ideas, form teams and build prototypes. The programme balances research-led teaching with learning through experience, including through Bayes Innovate, City Venture and City Launch Lab, and learning by reflection…

The Master’s in International Business programme explores the world of business with modules, such as cross-cultural management, leadership in different international contexts and ethical considerations in business, that equip you to manage successfully and rise to the challenges of a complex and interconnected world. The curriculum provides you with the tools to remove obstacles and achieve success abroad. The course delivers top-level academic theory and professionally relevant education. You’ll study the foundations of international business and management, including strategy, marketing, finance and accounting. You have an opportunity to apply your learning through a compulsory, internationally-focused project and a choice of…

Our master’s in Marketing Strategy and Innovation gives you a sound understanding of the principles and state-of-the-art practices of marketing. This postgraduate degree aims to equip you with rigorous theoretical and practical knowledge of professional marketing practice, the quantitative and qualitative analytical skills required to make complex marketing decisions, soft skills to influence people and organisations such as team-working, communications and leadership. Explore how to innovate and create a buzz about new launches. Gain the latest knowledge on customer analysis, advertising, digital and social media marketing, fashion brand management, storytelling, sponsorship and other current topics. Through subjects including ethics and…

This programme is for you if you have a deep interest in finance, strong quant skills and the ambition to succeed in a high-pressure, high-reward industry. You’ll already hold the equivalent of a UK upper second degree, with skills in finance or quantitative methods. You’re looking for a course that will prepare you for your career in global finance, in sectors such as hedge funds, financial services and investment banking. And you’re ready to make the most of the senior industry contacts and peer group networks you’ll make, while developing your business knowledge and learning advanced quantitative techniques. On our…

Take a step closer to your successful career in global banking and finance with our highly practical MSc in Banking and International Finance. If your ambition is a career in the banking industry this postgraduate programme is tailormade to develop your professional standards and competence. Bayes offers an innovative blend of theoretical and vocational learning to equip you with the outlook, the skills and the temperament to make things happen. You will learn from excellent scholars at the Centre for Banking Research and, thanks to our base within a stone’s throw of the City of London and Fintech hubs, your…

This Master’s course in Corporate Finance is one of our most popular degrees. You’ll be taking your next step towards a successful career as a  hedge fund manager, investment banker, financial analyst or consultant. In a wide-ranging, practical and up-to-date programme you’ll explore the big issues in corporate finance today including: how investors make decisions IPOs, mergers and acquisitions hedge funds vs investment banks private equity & venture capital risk management company valuations and profitability analysis. You can work on new skills, including programming Python to data visualisation, develop a deep understanding of the current concerns in corporate finance, apply your…

Our MSc Global Finance programme is designed for highly driven, motivated individuals who are looking to: Further their career in finance, or transition into the sector, without having to relocate or interrupt their work or personal commitments Deepen their knowledge of global finance to propel their career forward and open them up to global career opportunities The course will maximise your career potential in the global finance industry and empower you to successfully tackle the challenges of today's global finance world across a wide range of organisations. 

This is a highly practical course which blends academic theory with real-world applications equipping you with transferable skills needed for strategic decision making and a holistic outlook in the fields of finance and accounting. This course is for you if you wish to build your career in accountancy, financial analysis and management, consultancy, investment banking, corporate finance, or finance departments across a range of business sectors.  You’ll also benefit from extra-curriculum opportunities including events with senior figures from the industry, networking opportunities with world-class alumni, tailored careers support, and contacts with City of London accounting and finance professionals as guest lecturers.

To join this very practical and demanding Investment Management programme you’ll need a high level of quantitative skills. You’ll already hold the equivalent of a UK upper second degree, with previous study or evidence of skills in finance or quantitative methods. You’re likely to be a recent graduate looking for a course to kick-start your career in finance or accounting. And you’re ready to make the most of the senior industry and peer group contacts you’ll make on your studies and at student societies and networking events.

On the Bayes MSc in Real Estate Investment, you’ll learn at a faster pace than on the master’s in Real Estate, so you’ll need a good understanding of quantitative methods, or have work experience within the industry. You’ll start with the core skills of valuation, financial modelling, development appraisal, market analysis and statistical applications to the real estate market and investment. You’ll then take on advanced methods in financial modelling, forecasting, debt finance and investments, portfolio analysis, and examine in more detail the financial markets created by Real Estate Investment Trusts and Mortgage Backed Securities. You’ll learn in a robust…

On the Master’s in Business Analytics programme you’ll develop a comprehensive set of skills and nurture the positive attributes essential to becoming a successful business analyst. You’ll learn the specialist, technical, skills of data analytics, and soft skills, such as effective persuasion, communication and business ethics, important for influencing people and leading organisations. You’ll benefit from the distinctive experiential learning element of your business analytics MSc. Each year we work with industry partners creating tailored dissertation projects to suit your skills and interest and provide you with hands-on real-life work experience. You can choose from our available projects or find…

The MSc in Actuarial Management is intended for those of you who wish to undertake an in-depth study of actuarial science, insurance, finance and investment, both at a general level and in relation to specific practice areas, thereby extending your knowledge beyond the Core Principles stage and gaining exemptions from later professional examinations. You will be taught and receive advice on study and exam techniques by qualified actuaries, academics and other subject-specialists with commercial experience and research expertise. Bayes Business School is currently ranked 1st in Europe for actuarial research according to the Top 50 UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science…

Interested in tackling changes in the financial market in a mathematically sound manner? In our post-graduate master's in Financial Mathematics programme, you will focus on the tools that allow you to develop pricing models, to check and test the robustness of the models based on current dataset and monitor your projects overtime. Consequently, emphasis is given to stochastic modelling and simulation techniques. You will also acquire a sound knowledge of econometrics, asset pricing, risk management and key financial securities such as equities, fixed income products and derivatives. Finally, you will master advance programming skills in Python and Matlab.

You’ll benefit from our MSc in Insurance and Risk Management if you’re looking to develop a career in the fast-growing sector of insurance and insurtech, or you already work in this field and want to enhance your knowledge, your contacts, and your career potential. You relish the challenge of learning in a fast-paced, hands-on programme, created and taught by leading academics and practitioners. You’ll be based within a stone’s throw of Lloyds of London (which you will have the opportunity to visit) - the global marketplace providing specialist insurance services to businesses in over 200 countries and territories, giving your…

Would you like to develop innovative and effective trading strategies in the financial market with the help of advanced mathematical and statistical tools? Join the Mathematical Trading and Finance master’s to understand how to use your excellent applied mathematical skills in the world of finance. In the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance, you will focus on the tools used to develop algorithms for optimal investment decisions across various asset classes, and to monitor and assess trading risk in your books. Consequently, emphasis is given to quantitative structuring and trading, and Machine Learning techniques. You will also acquire a sound knowledge…

Would you like to learn about forecasting returns or financial prices? Choose the MSc in Quantitative Finance if you are fascinated by quantitative aspects of financial markets, even if you don’t have a background in finance. In the MSc Quantitative Finance, you will focus on the tools that allow you to analyse the relevant information for making investment decisions and strategize the best response to market changes. This will open the door to a career for example in asset management, or as a quantitative financial analyst. Consequently, emphasis is given to explore econometrics and forecasting models. You will also acquire…

The MSc in Energy, Trade and Finance fully equips you with the skills and knowledge to operate effectively in the highly competitive international energy markets and the commodity trade industry as well as in the wider financial sector. In this multidisciplinary programme, you’ll gain a solid understanding of energy economics and trading and, in turn, you will learn how to formulate decisions about fossil fuels, electricity and renewables. Your studies will encompass energy transportation and logistics, especially seaborne. You will also build a strong foundation in finance and financial markets and develop relevant quantitative, software and accounting skills. You will…

The master’s in Digital Supply Chain Management is perfect for you if you’re looking to kickstart your career in supply chain management at an international level. You need no previous experience in supply chain management (this course is NOT suitable for those already working in this field). You have a general interest in various supply chain processes including procurement, logistics and supply chain analytics. Now you want to learn about the latest thinking and business practices in digital supply chain management generally. You already have a basic understanding of statistics, or can meet the challenge of learning more about quantitative…

This master’s is for you if your goal is to succeed in real estate, in the UK or internationally, and across the residential, commercial or industrial property sectors. You may be a recent graduate from any subject (with the equivalent of a UK upper second degree), or currently working in finance or real estate, or looking for a career switch. You already have an interest in real estate and some experience with quantitative methods. Now you’re ready to build your skills and industry connections to develop your career. If you have a strong background or interest in quantitative methods please…

Take this first step to a rewarding career as an actuary if you have strong technical ability, an interest in solving business problems, and an appreciation of the risks that changes in the world bring about. Our MSc in Actuarial Science gives you a firm grounding in the fundamentals of actuarial science in insurance, finance and investment, and business analytics methods. You’ll have the equivalent of UK upper second class degree in a highly quantitative programme, so you’ll be ready to study in detail the mathematical and statistical techniques for measuring the probability and risk of future events and their…

This pathway is for you if you like to think about innovative tools – there is a rising need for these people in actuarial practice, and demand is far higher than supply. Our dedicated MSc in Actuarial Science with Business Analytics, established in 2020, aims to fill this gap. Choose this MSc if you are interested in understanding the fundamentals of traditional areas of actuarial practice, and in taking advantage of unique opportunities to grow in the new areas of business analytics methods, machine learning, data management systems and natural language processing. You’ll already hold the equivalent of a UK…

Our newly developed MSc Corporate Risk Management has been designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the universe of risks that corporations may face. The globalisation of business models through supply chains, political instability, reliance on technology for revenue generation, and consequences of systemic shocks in society, are omnipresent for corporations. The uncertainty that these phenomena create for corporations can have detrimental impacts across a variety of stakeholder groups, whether it be customers, regulators, suppliers, or local communities. This programme offers you the ability to address these phenomena for both financial and non-financial corporations, better…

Choose this course if you thrive under the pressure of solving tough challenges on tight deadlines, you’re business-focused, and you’re equally capable at hands-on, practical subjects and academic theories. You’ll already have the equivalent of a UK upper second class degree, and some experience of studying finance or quantitative methods. You’ll appreciate the value of having a respected shipping qualification that prepares you for roles from shipping finance, shipbroking to commodity trading. You’ll also relish the opportunity to make new connections with business leaders from the global shipping industry, as well as your peers from all around the world.

Those seeking to kick-start their career with a well-rounded knowledge, balancing rigorous accounting and finance analytical tools with transferable managerial skillset and entrepreneurial mindset. Gain a holistic appreciation of the full business cycle. This course sits on the edge of practice, is highly relevant, innovative and will equip you with cross-disciplinary knowledge necessary to succeed in fast-changing and competitive business environment. If you want to complement a thorough understanding of finance and accounting with management know-how including effective use of marketing and how to lead entrepreneurially, this course will give you a competitive edge for successful careers in a wide range…

This program combines managerial, ethical, legal, accounting and investment skills to give a 360-degree view of ESG management. It provides the tools and techniques for effective financial valuation, risk assessment, ESG accountability and communication. Most importantly this masters course will help you ask the important questions and take responsible decisions, preparing you to lead a new more sustainable world.

Are you keen to learn about the challenges associated with the future of finance and banking, and interested in seeking technology-intensive solutions to the problems that characterise the traditional financial infrastructure? At present, many Fintech initiatives compete and co-exist with financial institutions. Digitised routines drive the diffusion of advanced analytics in banking and finance. Blockchain technology offers the opportunity to rethink the way we design, use, and embrace financial services. We offer an inter-disciplinary learning environment with core modules in finance, technology, law, coding and data science to deliver state-of the art knowledge and skills.