Finance
Course Structure: This MSc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic year. The taught component comprises modules totalling 60 credits. Students also complete a dissertation which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.
Subjects taught
This MSc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic year. The taught component comprises modules totalling 60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.
Core Modules*
Advanced international financial statement analysis
Investment Theory
Corporate Finance
Derivatives
Econometrics & Data Science
Credit & Fixed Income Instruments
Portfolio & Wealth Management
International Residency Week
Elective Modules*
International Finance, Alternative Investments, Treasury Management , Venture Capital, Applied Investment Management & Trading, Finance, Energy Finance & Trading, Private Equity, English for Academic Purposes, Financial Markets & Institutions, Panel & Cross Sectional Data Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management, Trading Psychology & Behavioural Analysis, Business Ethics
* Modules subject to change
Dissertation – Your research project is the culmination of your degree, allowing you to demonstrate and apply the techniques and knowledge acquired from the taught modules to a problem of real world academic or managerial concern.
Entry requirements
• A first or upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent. If you have yet to complete your degree, submit your most recent transcripts. If your transcript is not in English, please also supply a certified translation
• Two academic referees
• Work experience (optional)
• An English competency exam
• A GMAT score may be requested in certain cases
Application dates
Closing Date: 31st July 2023
Duration
1 year full-time
Enrolment dates
Next Intake September 2020
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Career Opportunities: Our dedicated career support team will help you to identify your ideal career path and provide tailored advice on how to achieve your career goals. Through workshops, one-to-one coaching, career psychometric tests, and visits from top global employers, students are introduced to our vast portfolio of company recruiters.
Many students build professional connections during their studies and go on to work in global companies such as Deloitte, KPMG, Statestreet, EY and PwC, with popular employment sectors including finance, government, consulting, retail and energy.