MSc Finance

Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 10,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    1 Year

About the course
How do you make optimal investment decisions? How are stocks priced? Why do markets crash?
In rapidly changing and often unstable money markets, the global economy demands financial professionals who can act rationally and ethically when under pressure

This course further develops your analytical and critical thinking skills so you can evaluate risk and make sound financial decisions in complex environments


You gain a detailed understanding of the key financial drivers in an increasingly complex business world

We equip you with advanced knowledge of the latest theoretical and empirical developments in the industry, using case studies to apply theory to practice, so you can excel in a career in any aspect of finance


Topics include:
asset pricing
portfolio management
derivative securities
advanced mathematics
Our MSc Finance is taught at Essex Business School, ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research excellence (REF, 2014)

Our students and staff join us from all over the world and we embed the latest academic thinking in our teaching to ensure you experience the cutting-edge of your discipline


MSc Finance can also be studied part time and you may be eligible for scholarships and discounts provided by the University of Essex

Essex Business School also offers a limited number of scholarships for the CFA level one exam and IMC level one and two exams to exceptional Masters students


Essex Business School is an IMC Advantage Partner and a Recognised Partner of the CFA

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Economics
  • School
  • Decision Making
  • Business School
  • Financial Modelling
  • Industry
  • Marketing
  • Securities
  • Corporate Finance
  • International
  • Teaching
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Financial Training

Course programme

Example structure
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core and optional module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Dissertation
Research Methods in Finance: Empirical Methods in Finance
Asset Pricing
Derivative Securities
Portfolio Management
Postgraduate Mathematics Preparation
Behavioural Finance (optional)
Industry Expert Lectures in Finance (optional)
Teaching
Tailor the content of your course to more closely fit your interests and aspirations
Courses focus on practical applications and links with industry
We run an open seminar series
Assessment
Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
Dissertation
You submit a 15,000 word dissertation
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Additional information

Postgraduate loans for Masters courses are now available from the Student Loans Company, worth up to £10,000, for students from the UK and EU “I’m Head of Planning at Groupon Malaysia I decide on the products we sell, how long we sell them for and for what price point My Masters taught me the importance of research Throughout my dissertation, I developed skills in planning, time management and evaluating evidence to build a business case I use these skills on a daily basis at work ” Nikhil Khandelwal, MSc Finance Our expert staff You join one of the UK’s largest finance groups, with a team of experts in wide ranging specialisms This diversity ensures our course reflects the breadth of contemporary banking and finance issues facing organisations today Our lecturers have presented their work at the likes of the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve and are recognised for being at the forefront of research in: business ethics corporate social responsibility organisation studies leadership and strategy finance and banking risk management international management Not only are you taught by experts with both academic and industry experience, but input from City-based industry leaders gives this course a thorough grounding in contemporary financial practice Our school is also home to Essex Finance Centre Specialist facilities Our commitment to excellence in teaching extends to our working environment, with our landmark Colchester building providing excellent facilities to learn and socialise, including: an Eden-style dome and winter garden, which give the building its own micro-climate a virtual trading floor with Bloomberg Financial Market Labs for analysing financial data cutting-edge lecture theatres study pods and innovation booths for group working networking opportunities with visiting businesses a fully-stocked café for meetings and socialising study skills workshops Your future Essex Business...

MSc Finance

£ 10,200 + VAT