Engineering with Finance MSc
Postgraduate
In London
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
This MSc programme builds on the success of our undergraduate Engineering with Business Finance programme and is designed to give graduates with a first degree in a relevant numerate subject the engineering, management and finance knowledge and skills necessary to work on engineering projects, and in business and finance.
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Graduates of this programme will be well placed for a future career within engineering, project management, finance, investment banking or IT sector. For example, as part of the programme you will complete modules in project management and finance, utilise UCL’s virtual trading room that uses Reuters’ electronic platform and receive guidance on how to work toward recognised certifications for the financial industries.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university in engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Strong mathematical and some programming skills are recommended.
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Subjects
- IT Project Management
- Design
- Finance
- Financial
- Business Finance
- Financial Training
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Engineering projects
- Financial markets
Course programme
Core engineering content concentrates on areas of new and emerging technologies and materials combined with modules in project management and financial markets and institutions. Students undertake two engineering projects (a group design project and an individual project) which integrate the knowledge acquired through the taught modules.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (30 credits), a group design project (30 credits) and the individual research project (60 credits).
Core modules- Materials and Fatigue
- Project Management
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- New and Renewable Energy Systems
- Advanced Computer Applications in Engineering
- Vibration, Acoustics and Control
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Numerical Analysis for Finance
- Financial Engineering
Dissertation/report
All students undertake a group design project and an individual research project, both culminating in a substantial dissertation. The group project focuses on creativity and design, teamwork, project management and business planning and feasibility. The research project revolves around student research interests; it often has industry input and develops high-level presentation, critical thinking and research skills.
Teaching and learningThis dynamic programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory and project work, workshops and problem classes, all of which frequently draw upon real-life industrial case studies. Assessment is through examinations, coursework, laboratory reports, presentations, the group design project and the individual research project.
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Engineering with Finance MSc