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| Application Deadline: | as soon as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,838 - ≈ € 13,677 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS)
Over the last few decades, the finance function has changed more dramatically than any other area of business. Capital markets around the world have been liberalised, competition has increased, technology has evolved rapidly and national markets must be considered in an international context. These changes have led to an increased demand for well-educated finance specialists who are able to respond to the challenges and complexities of financial markets.
The MSc Finance has an international flavour, both in the range of topics studied and also in the international spread of students which the course attracts. Providing a good balance between accounting and finance theory and practical skills and knowledge, this course provides an excellent foundation for basis a career in finance.
The Masters degree in Finance is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, options and futures, treasury management, the functioning of financial institutions and markets, and financial decision-taking in the public sector. The course also allows for the possibility of specialisation in finance for developing countries.
This course aims to meet these challenges by providing participants with:
* a good understanding of financial theory and analysis
* an appreciation of the nature and functioning of financial markets and institutions
* a good working knowledge of accounting information and its use in financial decision-making and analysis
* the ability to apply the analysis developed in the course in financial management, international finance, international banking, security analysis, portfolio management, options, futures and other derivatives
The MSc/PgDip in Finance will continue to meet the needs of students requiring
a broad-based course that provides considerable flexibility in the choice of
future careers in finance.
Contents
The taught component of the course will be covered in the first two semesters (October - May). Both of these semesters are sub-divided into two teaching blocks of six weeks duration.
Each class consists of 18-24 hours of intensively taught lectures, plus typically 6-12 hours of tutorial time. Assessment varies from class to class, but typically consists of an assignment or class test during the semester and an examination at the end of that semester, i.e. in January and June respectively. The distribution of the classes across the four teaching blocks is given below. The research component of the course will take up the third (summer) semester.
First Semester
* Finance I: Introduction to Financial Decision Taking
* Accounting for Finance
* Computing for Finance and Financial Analysis (Excel)
* Basic Statistics for Finance
* Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Banking
* Finance II: Risk and Uncertainty
* Financial Statement Analysis
* Statistics for Finance
* Computing for Finance and Statistical Analysis (Minitab)
* International Finance and Banking
Second Semester
* Finance III: Financing Decisions
* Case Studies in Corporate Finance
* International Banking and Capital Markets
* Finance IV: Advanced Applications
...plus four classes from the following Options: (Optional classes are split between the two teaching blocks)
* Management Accounting
* Security Analysis
* Public Sector Financing in Developing Countries
* Options and Futures
* Statistics and Econometrics
* Portfolio Theory
* Treasury Management
* Money and Capital in Developing Countries
* Project Management
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
UK students are required to have a good honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent (in economics, accounting, business studies, maths, statistics, or computing) or an equivalent professional qualification.
Overseas students' qualifications will be judged on an equivalent basis.
In addition to academic qualifications, you must also be able to show that you have a sufficient grasp of English. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your proficiency before you can begin the course, and you are strongly advised to take the IELTS or the TOEFL test examination. The University's general entry requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 600 (including the Test of Written English), TOEFL 250 (computer based test) and TOEFL 100 (internet based test).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
There are three international accrediting bodies for business schools. These are :
* AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, based in the USA
* EQUIS - the quality assurance scheme run by the European Foundation for Management Development (efmd) and based in Brussels
* AMBA - the Association of MBAs, based in the UK
* MSc program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Exemptions will be awarded from CIMA’s professional examinations, according to the route taken through the MSc.
To achieve accreditation by one of these bodies is an achievement in itself. To achieve accreditation by all three bodies is a truly outstanding accomplishment and one to be proud of.
Ask a Question
You can contact Professor Dick Davies to ask a question about Finance at University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS).
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