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Finance and Management – (M.Sc.)
Cranfield University
Cranfield School of Management
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| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 22,740 - | ||
| Location: | Cranfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 11 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cranfield University
Senior financial practitioners advise us on the unique course content which combines strategic and analytical finance with a solid grounding in management principles. This unique blend of theory and practice brings industry into the classroom.
The programme includes much of the syllabus of the Chartered Financial Analyst, offering you the chance to gain an additional professional qualification.
We place great emphasis on personal development through a teaching style that sets
us apart from our rivals. The programme has been developed to produce practical,
proactive financial professionals, so our teaching methods are specifically geared toward encouraging participation, self-development and teamworking.
At the heart of our teaching is a will to see you understand your own learning style, nurture your practical business skills and develop personally in an environment that brings the best out in you as a business person.
Our teaching methods include a diverse range of stimulating learning experiences, with a huge emphasis placed on real-world business challenges. Modules include a mix of:
- interactive lectures
- participative exercises
- group projects
- readings on articles and case studies
- sessions hosted by leading industry speakers
By the time you graduate you will have interacted with a diverse range of people, become more confident and shown your initiative in developing and scoping projects. You will also have learned to apply new techniques and theory to specific financial and management challenges.
Contents
The MSc in Finance and Management is an 11 month full-time programme which begins at the start of September each year.
Term dates: 2012
Registration day / Orientation week: 24 – 28 September 2012
- Term 1: 24 September 2012 – 14 December 2012
- Term 2: 07 January 2013 – 22 March 2013
- Term 3: 08 April 2013 – 21 June 2013
- Term 4: 24 June 2013 – 06 September 2013
Term 1 & term 2 - core modules
- Core Finance Modules
- Financial Management
- International Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets Regulation and Ethics
- Research Methods in Finance
- Valuation
- Financial Modelling and Programming
- Core Management Modules
- Accounting
- Economics
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour & Personal Development
- Strategic Management
- Core Management Modules
- Corporate Restructuring
- Fixed Interest Securities
- Fund Management
- Investment Analysis
- Investment Banking
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Advanced Financial Econometrics
- Risk Analysis for Finance & Strategic Decisions
Thesis
The culmination of the learning process is your opportunity to undertake a major research project and acquire hands-on experience with one of our leading industry partners. Our significant industry links and high profile network of alumni give us the opportunity to introduce you to top organisations in which to carry out your project. You will research, report and present on a subject of your choice, have a chance to develop prestigious contacts and make a real difference in a genuine financial environment.
Your chosen subject area will be agreed in consultation with the programme director and you will then be allocated a supervisor whose expertise lies in that field.
During your thesis you will work closely with your supervisor who will support you and provide expert guidance, advice and insights into leading-edge thinking in your subject area.
This valuable learning experience will provide you with a thorough grounding in a number of disciplines, including:
- principles of research
- the research process
- problem formulation
- data collection
- data analysis
- report writing
These transferable skills are invaluable and you will learn how to confidently apply them to complex research challenges in the workplace.
Assessment
Assessment is by both examination and written course work and is set to challenge you beyond the level at which you have been taught. This encourages you to find your own solutions to problems and breeds a level of pro-activity that ensures you are not just an intellectual, but a problem solver and a solution finder.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds. We consider your qualifications, work experience and test scores on an individual basis. Usually
candidates must:
1. Hold a relevant, recognised qualification, either:
- a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours Degree (or equivalent Bachelors Degree)
- or a professional qualification (e.g. Diploma from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and have 5 years' relevant work experience.
*Please note: applications will not be considered for processing without transcripts and two references on official headed paper, these must be submitted at the time of application.
*Having taken into consideration all your application details the Programme Director may still require you to undertake the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and obtain a minimum score of 600 with analytical writing of 4.0. The GMAT programme code for the MSc in Finance and Management is K2H-N3-88. For further information please visit the GMAT website: www.gmat.com.
2. Have a good standard of English.
The participative nature of the programme demands a high oral ability and written work needs a strong business vocabulary. If English is not your first language, you must take one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - a minimum score of 92 internet test, 237 computer test or 580 paper test is required (please note: if you take the paper test you must also complete the test of written English and gain a minimum score of 4.0). The ETS DI Code for TOEFL is 0822.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - band 6.5 is required, with writing of 6.5.
- English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) either:
- Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - grade A - C
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - grade C or above
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): overall score of 65
*Please note: If you have studied in English at higher education level, you may not be required to take an English test.
3. Exposure to quantitative subjects
From previous studies or work experience is essential (e.g. mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics or other numerically grounded subjects).
We do not have a formal deadline for the receipt of applications, however, to secure your place on the course and in accommodation, it is advisable to apply as early as possible as places are limited.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Cranfield School of Management is one of an elite group of business schools worldwide to hold triple EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditation.
These prestigious quality-marks are awarded only after a rigorous Peer Review process which means that every aspect of a school's activity - from its programmes to its support services and from its mission to its corporate governance - has been carefully evaluated and approved by leading experts from other business schools. EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditation provides customers with an assurance of excellence at every level.
Funding details
We have a limited number of bursaries available for EU/UK candidates up to a maximum of £4,000. These are awarded at the Course Director's discretion and are based on merit as well as considerations of financial need. Please indicate on your application form, in the Financial Details section, if you would like to be considered for a bursary.
For more information on funding, you may find the following websites useful:
- British Council
- Prospects
- Hobsons
In addition, there are several publications that may be of assistance:
- The Grants Register (Macmillan)
- The Charities Digest
- Scholarships Guide for Commonwealth Postgraduate Students and Awards for Commonwealth University Staff (ACU)
- UNESCO Handbook
American citizens with a minimum of 3.5 GPA in their bachelor's degree can apply for Fulbright awards for study in the UK.
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