MSc Finance
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
You will have access to the most innovative tools available, including a dedicated Reuters trading room facility and market trading simulations to give you the experience and confidence you need to succeed in the Finance industry. Our graduates go on to work at companies including Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.
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Entry requirements
A good UK honours degree (2.1 minimum)
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Recommended
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Robiarivelo Rakotoarisoa
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All courses are up to date
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Subjects
- Decision Making
- Access
- Trading
- Market
- English
- International
- Finance
- Financial
- University
- Project
- Industry
- Confidence Training
- Financial Training
Course programme
You must demonstrate a good level of quantitative and analytical skills gained from a degree in finance or economics (we will also consider an upper second class degree in mathematics, statistics, computing, engineering or the sciences).
Plus one of the following:
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A good UK honours degree (minimum 2:1)
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Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.
As well as:
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Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee
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An official academic transcript of your university grades to date
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A completed application form.
For International Students:
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An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date
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Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.
Duration of course: Full-time - 12 months
Start date: September
The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
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Studying MSc Finance at Aston provides you with access to the most innovative tools available, including a dedicated Reuters trading room facility and market trading simulations, to give you the experience and confidence you need to success in the Finance industry.
This course will develop your knowledge of finance theory with practical applications and research tools. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to complete the Reuters Certification – an industry-recognised professional qualification. During the summer term you will also have the opportunity of attending preparation and revision classes for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst®) Level one programme.
The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of financial markets and how they impact on decision-making finance. You will be provided with a thorough understanding of how and when to apply the relevant mathematical and statistical tools that are appropriate for decision-making. The course also contains a strong quantitative content with practical applications.
Core Modules:" "
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income Securities
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Financial Econometrics
- Finance Theory
- Trading in Securities Markets
- Ethics in Academic Practice
Optional Modules" (Choose on""e)":"
"- Trading Techniques
- International Finance
- Investment Banking
The programme then concludes with a dissertation project
Fees:
UK/EU: £11,950
International: £17,650Scholarships:
Scholarships for 2017/18 entry are now open. Find out more here.
MSc Finance