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Finance – (M.Sc.)

University of Leicester

Department of Finance & Economics
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Application Deadline: as early as possible
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 10,160 - ≈ € 18,915 (non-EEA)
Location: Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
  • Online education
Languages: English 
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The principal aim of the MSc in Finance is to develop an understanding of a broad range of financial concepts and their application to a range of management and organisational contexts. Specifically you will be provided with a stimulating and intellectually challenging learning experience, along with rigorous education in the concepts of financial management and accounting and general management tools.

Duration and mode of study
One year full-time or two to five years via distance learning.

Teaching and assessment methods
A mixture of teaching methods is used, including lectures, group work, case study analysis, and guided reading. Performance is assessed through both assignments and examinations.


Contents

Course modules
Core:

* Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills
* Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment
* Financial Statements: Theory, Practice, Critique
* Strategic Financial Management
* Financial Modelling
* Financial Risk Management
* Corporate Finance
* Research Methods
* Dissertation

Option modules

* Advanced Applied Quantitative Methods in Finance
* Corporate Governance
* Financial Option Pricing
* International Finance and Globalisation
* Performance Measurement: Quantitative Approaches
* Public Finance

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Requirements

A good second-class honours degree from a British university or its equivalent; or a relevant graduate level professional qualification; or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

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