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Finance MSc

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Programme Structure

The Finance MSc is a full-time, year-long programme consisting of two parts.

Part 1 is taught from September to May, with examinations in January and May. Modules are taught in blocks, with 4 in Semester 1 (September – December), and 4 in Semester 2 (January – April). Continuous assessment is an integral part of all of our taught modules. The final module mark will be based on both coursework and examinations.

Part 2 consists of a supervised dissertation of around 10,000 words, and is completed during the summer months (late-May to September) and submitted by September.

 

Compulsory modules

Research Methods: This module equips students with knowledge of intermediate and advanced research methods, which they will encounter in other modules and in their dissertation.

International Financial Markets: This module provides an overview of financial instruments in a multi-currency world, taking account of insights from portfolio theory concerning the relationship between risk and return, the diversification of risk, and the pricing of assets.

Financial Modelling: This module develops a combined theoretical and practical approach to mathematical modelling for specialists in finance.

Financial Engineering: This module develops a combined theoretical and practical approach to derivatives pricing and financial engineering.

Financial Econometrics: This module provides advanced coverage of econometric methods and practices that are used to model financial and business data.

Financial Crises and Bank Regulation: This module examines why banks and financial markets are inherently vulnerable to crises, and analyses the role of policy makers and institutions. The roles of monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, corporate governance and ratings agencies in mitigating or exacerbating crises are considered.

Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management: This module evaluates the development of investment strategies for bonds, equities and derivatives that are designed to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes, and examines the measurement and evaluation of the performance of a portfolio of investments.

 

Optional modules (choose 1)

Islamic Finance: This course provides an insight into topical issues relating to Islamic financial instruments and related risk management issues.

International Financial Management: In this module, the financial management of multinational companies, and the influence of the macroeconomic, fiscal, currency and political environments on business and financial decision-making are examined in an international and global context.

Financial Institutions Strategic Management: This module provides academic training and practical insight into some of the main structural, performance and strategic management problems faced by banks and other financial service firms.

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