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Business Analysis and Finance – (M.Sc.)
University of Leicester
Department of Finance & Economics
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,880 - ≈ € 13,780 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leicester
Course aims
For graduates who wish to apply their understanding of economics to the analysis of business problems and finance. It offers training in quantitative techniques and their application to problems in business strategy, organisation and finance, with computer training in data analysis and business problem solving.
Duration and mode of study
One year full-time or two years part-time
Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is by a variety of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by written examination, assessed coursework, presentation, and a dissertation. The percentage of the final mark awarded for the continuously assessed component varies across modules. There are eight taught modules examined in January and June followed by a 15,000 word dissertation written over the period July to September.
Contents
Course modules
Core modules:
* Principles of Finance
* Financial Statement Analysis
* Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
* Economics of Organisation
* Corporate Finance
* Regulation of Business
* Dissertation
Option modules (two from the following):
* Applied Microeconometrics
* Applied Macroeconometrics
* Applied Analysis of the Public Sector
* International Money and Finance
* Financial Derivatives
* Financial Econometrics
* The Macroeconomic Environment
* Financial Risk Management
* Behavioural Finance
* Game Theory
* Financial Systems and Economic Performance
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Entry Requirements
Students should have a good second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.
* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)
As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.
The English Language Programme for International Students
If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.
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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