Master of Science in Finance

at University of Plymouth United Kingdom

Overview

Sharpen your analytical and critical reasoning skills, and hone your financial knowledge and technical proficiency with the MSc in Finance. This course will help to broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, econometrics, financial management and more, all with a global perspective of this complex industry. As a graduate, you’ll also be able to meet the needs of commerce and industry, having developed a critical appreciation of financial issues and their implications

Gain a thorough understanding of ?nance, including investment, ?nancing, capital investments, capital structure and market ef?ciency, risk management and mergers. Specialist study focuses on investments, with an emphasis on equity derivatives, shares and bonds, and on portfolio analysis. Econometrics is taught alongside, introducing you to a range of statistical techniques and their application in economic analysis. You then study international issues, cross-border obstacles and trading blocs that can hinder global business transactions. You also cover exchange rate movements, in?ation and how it affects interest rates, currency options, ?nancial futures and swaps. In addition, you have a choice of further study options to enable you to widen your knowledge in particular areas of ?nance. You complete your studies researching and writing a dissertation on a relevant subject of particular interest to you.

Key Features

  • Learn how to apply modern financial techniques and models to real-world problems in the context of both national and international environments.
  • Gain more control over your time with three ?exible study options – study part time (choose one or two modules per semester) or full time.
  • Enhance your career prospects and current vocational skills to a higher level
  • Benefit from Plymouth Business School’s social space that helps create a vibrant and inclusive postgraduate community.
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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

12

Duration

University of Plymouth

Location

Master of Science in Finance Assistant Fee

$15700

Tuition Fee

$0

Average Cost of Living

$0

Application Fee

Master of Science in Finance Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.
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Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship. 
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
 

Detailed Program and Facts

30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

12

Duration

Study Visa

English Test Requirement

6.5

Minimum Overall Score

90.0

Minimum Overall Score

59.0

Minimum Overall Score

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