Finance – (M.Sc.)

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Our MSc in Finance will provide you with a strong foundation in both the principles and practice of finance, together with the analytical tools required by the finance industry to aid financial decision-making. As a partner with CFA Institute, employers will know that our masters in finance equips you with the skills that practitioners need in the field.

Our 12 month study programme consists of:

Five common core modules

You will study five core modules which ensure you cover all the key areas to give you a broad understanding of finance.

• Asset Pricing
• Foundations of Corporate Finance
• Economics of Financial Markets
• Quantitative Methods for Finance
• Empirical Finance.

Three elective modules

You will choose three elective modules from a selection available. Typical modules offered include:

• Behavioural Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• International Financial Management.
• International Financial Markets
• Derivative Securities
• Fixed Income & Credit Risk.
• Investment Management.
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting & Statement Analysis.
• Judgement & Decision Making
• Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting & Financial Statement Analysis.

An 8,000 word dissertation.

An 8,000 word dissertation gives you the opportunity to develop, test, practise, and apply the techniques and theories you have gained through your studies. You will be supervised and supported throughout by one of our academic staff and will usually submit your dissertation in early September.

You may be offered the opportunity to undertake a project for an external organisation.

Funding details

We strongly advise you to arrange funding for your time at WBS as early as possible.

Scholarships

In 2011-2012, we are offered more than 80 WBS scholarships for UK/EU students,
worth over £400,000. We automatically consider all eligible applicants to WBS courses, while funds are available.

We strongly recommend that you apply for a place on your chosen course as early as possible if you'd like to be considered.

WBS Scholarships

WBS Scholarships are intended for participants who are likely to be in the top 20 percent of their class. You must bring both outstanding experience and diversity of background to the class, and be a successful ambassador for WBS following graduation.

Warwick Scholarships

The University of Warwick Graduate School also offers some scholarships which may be available to applicants. You will generally need to apply for these separately.
Scholarships are usually awarded towards payment of your academic fee. Some funding sources have deadlines, some closing as early as February in the year of entry.

Banks & loans

Your bank might be able to offer you preferential borrowing rates on a loan, or an interest-free overdraft. You might want to make an early appointment with a bank representative to discuss your requirements.

Some United Kingdom banks may offer you a Career Development Loans (CDL), backed by the Government. The scheme is available to those intending to work in the United Kingdom or European Union countries. It can help fund up to two years of study.

Overseas students

There is some funding available for overseas students who are studying in the UK. However, available funding is usually awarded on a competitive basis and there are often many applicants for few awards.

The University of Warwick International Office's web site holds lots of information on funding for overseas students.

It may be possible to apply in your own country for British government awards. Talk to your local British Council office. In particular, overseas students are able to apply for a British Chevening Scholarship.

Check the conditions of eligibility in the booklets produced by the different grant-awarding bodies to see if you are eligible. Sometimes you may be able to put together small grants from different agencies, one paying fees alone while another contributes to your living expenses or travel.