Finance MSc

Compulsory modules: Research Methods: This module equips students with knowledge of intermediate and advanced research methods, which they will encounter in other modules and in their dissertation. International Financial Markets: This module provides an overview of financial instruments in a multi currency world, taking account of insights from portfolio theory concerning the relationship between risk and return, the diversification of risk, and the pricing of assets. Financial Modelling: This module develops a combined theoretical and practical approach to mathematical modelling for specialists in finance. Financial Engineering: This module develops a combined theoretical and practical approach to derivatives pricing and financial engineering. Financial Econometrics: This module provides advanced coverage of econometric methods and practices that are used to model financial and business data. Financial Crises and Bank Regulation: This module examines why banks and financial markets are inherently vulnerable to crises, and analyses the role of policy makers and institutions. The roles of monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, corporate governance and ratings agencies in mitigating or exacerbating crises are considered. Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management: This module evaluates the development of investment strategies for bonds, equities and derivatives that are designed to achieve optimal risk return outcomes, and examines the measurement and evaluation of the performance of a portfolio of investments. Optional module (choose 1): Corporate Risk Management: This module provides an understanding of pure risk and its management; provides an analytical background to identifying, measuring, controlling and financing loss exposures; examines decision rules for choosing between alternative risk management strategies; and applies risk management concepts and techniques in practical situations. Islamic Finance: This course provides an insight into topical issues relating to Islamic financial instruments and related risk management issues. International Financial Management: In this module, the financial management of multinational companies, and the influence of the macroeconomic, fiscal, currency and political environments on business and financial decision making are examined in an international and global context. Financial Institutions Strategic Management: This module provides academic training and practical insight into some of the main structural, performance and strategic management problems faced by banks and other financial service firms. Financial Analysis: This module analyses the techniques that are used to evaluate a company’s financial position and performance.