Even if they are not financial specialists, most lawyers are at least generally acquainted with financial law. Programs in this subject are often concerned with complex topics, such as the legislative framework of international bodies and government regulation of financial institutions.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.