Master of Science - Finance
- Applied Knowledge AB
- Applied Knowledge MA
- Applied Knowledge FA (previously F1-F4)
Across all the MSc Accounting and Finance options, you will select one of two very important modules. Both of these areas are important for employers. Econometrics provides you with an intuitive grasp of the theoretical concepts and basic skills required to estimate and interpret economic models, with a strong focus on statistical analysis. Quantitative Methods equips you with the knowledge and skills required to use statistics in research in accounting or finance and to introduce you to statistical thinking.
Examine what academic research is and why it is important in the key module, studied on all the Accounting and Finance degrees. What is research, why are we doing it and how do we create knowledge through it? This module is vital to assist in your dissertation. It also helps your career development, essential if you want to pursue an academic career, but equally important if you want to work in the finance sector. Research skills allow you to analyse and report on data, make decisions and to develop creative thinking and solutions for your business.
Course structure
We offer you the opportunity to study our MSc Finance, or MSc Finance combined with another business topic. Our degrees are flexible, and this gives you the chance to focus on a specific area that interests you. It also shows future employers where your specific interests and skills are. There are four Finance degree options for you to choose from, we refer to these as specialist pathways. The option you choose to study is what will be printed on your graduating certificate.
All the MSc Finance degrees are made up of core modules (ones you must study) and a range of optional modules. Each module is worth 20 credits (except the dissertation which is worth 60) so in total you study six modules and a dissertation, making a total of 180 credits.
- MSc Finance
- MSc Finance and Banking
- MSc Finance and Risk
- MSc Finance and Investment
Teaching
Teaching methods include:
- lectures
- project workshops
- computing workshops
- student-led presentations
- individual study and group work
- practical research
- data handling
- statistical analysis
Assessment
You will be assessed by:
- exams
- a dissertation
Careers
for Finance MSc
The MSc Finance degree is an advanced Master’s which will help take your undergraduate education in accounting/finance and advance it to a higher level. The option to specialise in areas like risk, investment or banking means that you can signal to future employers where your interests are.
Graduates move into all sizes of business and across all sectors. Many graduates have launched their own businesses. Investment firms/houses remain very popular as to a wide range of banking sectors.
Our Finance graduates have recently gone on to work in areas including:
- Junior Financial Controller
- Relationship Manager
- Portfolio Advisor
- Investment Manager
- Compliance Associate
- Investment Analyst
The wider skills you develop will also support your career development. Such things as strong presentation skills, an entrepreneurial flair, negotiating skills and a forward-thinking approach are important in business.
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