MSc Finance
This course provides a rigorous training in finance coupled with a strongly vocational approach. As well as offering advanced study in all the key areas of finance, this course has a fully integrated careers programme and extensive industry links that aim to maximise students' employment prospects.
On completion of the programme students are expected to have deep knowledge of the financial systems of advanced and transitional economies; to be able to understand how corporations are financed and to be able to analyse financial statements, and finally, to be equipped with appropriate statistical and mathematical tools for high quality research in Finance.
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Course structure
| Pre-Sessional | Semester A | Semester B | Post Semester B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-week introductory maths and statistics course. |
Investments | Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling |
10,000 word dissertation
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| Corporate Finance | Option | ||
| Financial Statements | Option | ||
| Quantitative Techniques | Option |
See below for module options
Integrated Careers Programme (optional)
Most students undertaking this degree will be looking for a career in the finance industry. In conjunction with QMUL Careers Service we have created an integrated careers programme that will help you acheive that aim.
| Pre-Sessional | Semester A | Semester B | Post Semester B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Presentations | |||
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1 Day intensive careers training. Researching companies, networking training. CV and application form clinic. |
1 day Employer led mock assessment centre, with group exercise, mock interviews and case study/presentation. |
Weekly workshops focussing on those still job hunting. Including company selection and job hunting methods. |
Continued Individual Careers Support available through the careers service. |
Other optional elements
Athough the course itself is intensive and challenging, many students will wish to use this year to gain a broad range of finance-related skills. We have created a number of optional courses that will allow students to maximise their learning opportunities. Although not an assessed part of the course, most of these modules lead to some form of accreditation.
| Pre-Sessional | Semester A | Semester B | Post Semester B |
|---|---|---|---|
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CFA presentation |
VBA for finance module Bloomberg Training |
C++ for finance module Applied Portfolio managment Applied E-trading training |
Programme brochure
Module options
- ECOM055 Risk Management for Banking
- ECOM057 Asset Management
- ECOM026 Financial Derivatives
- ECOM035 International Finance
- ECOM038 Behavioural Finance
- ECOM042 Empirical Finance
- ECOM059 Applied Risk Management
- ECOM060 Further Quant. Tech. for Finance
- ECOM064 Applied Futures and Options
Assessment
A written examination is taken in May for each course unit. Some units may also include assessed coursework. You will also produce a 10,000-word dissertation over the summer.
Entry requirements
2:1 (or overseas equivalent) degree with a significant quantitative element (at least three maths and/or statistics modules). 6.5 IELTS or TOEFL equivalent. Weight will be given to prior relevant work experience. Applicants with limited quantitative training are encouraged to supply a GMAT or GRE maths result
How to apply
Apply online (Full time)
View the brochure online
MSc Additional Modules
To give students a head start in working in Finance, we are running extra classes such as Introduction to Electronic Trading, Portfolio Management, Bloomberg Training Programme and C++ for Finance. Read more
We also provide support modules in MATLAB/GAUSS, Behavioural and International Finance, Financial Derivatives, Empirical Finance, Risk Management for Banks, Asset Management, Quantitative Techniques, and Eviews. Read more
Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries
For outstanding postgraduate students, we offer many scholarships and bursaries.