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.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.