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MSc Finance

Cranfield University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

  • Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings.

  • The course is distinctive in covering finance and investment principles, tools, and techniques and how to apply them in real work situations.

  • You will gain an in-depth understanding of finance and investment, economics, international financial markets and ethics, statistical analysis, financial modeling, and investment and portfolio management.

  • You will apply financial and investment management theories, tools, and techniques in various contexts, including case studies, trading simulations, and the individual thesis project.

  • Modules focus on real-world challenges, including case studies, participative exercises, interactive lectures, and group projects.

  • You may also be able to participate in activities, including the CFA Institute UK Research Challenge.

  • You will be taught by faculty with experience in finance and business and the opportunity to listen to guest speakers.

  • You will have access to highly effective infrastructure, including Bloomberg live financial data via our Bloomberg Suite.

  • You will have the opportunity to study in a truly international environment, with students and academics from over 50 countries.

General Eligibility

  • First or a 2.1 UK honors degree in a relevant discipline, or

  • an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or 2.1 UK honors degree

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Corporate Finance

  • Statistical Analysis in Finance

  • Accounting

  • Economics for Financial Markets

  • International Financial Markets and Ethics

  • Investing for Environmental and Social Impact

  • Valuation and Financial Modelling

  • Applied Research Methods in Finance

  • Investment and Portfolio Management

  • Derivatives and Financial Risk Management

Elective modules

  • Private Equity

  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring

  • Fixed Interest Securities and Credit Risk Modelling

  • Investing in Emerging Markets and Alternative Investments

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.

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