Finance and Information Technology
Postgraduate
In Keele
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Keele
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Duration
12 Months
Aims of the Course. The MSc in Finance and Information Technology is designed to provide the systematic understanding of finance together with the technical ability and professional skills to help work with, manage or develop information systems within a financial organisation. Successful students will gain. A systematic understanding of knowledge in the relevant areas of finance and information technology. A command of analytical techniques, computing and appropriate software in the relevant areas of finance and information technology.
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About this course
All applicants must hold at least a second class honours degree or overseas equivalent, in a business related or quantitative subject area. Students who have appropriate professional qualifications or relevant work experience may also be considered. The University uses a range of relevant selection criteria including academic qualifications, professional experience, evidence of likely commitment to academic study, and an estimate of a candidate’s future potential.
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Career Destination Information
The course provides students with career related skills and expertise. Typical career destinations may include corporate treasury functions (such as cash management, risk management, capital budgeting), fund management and investment banking. Some graduates are likely to be employed in the management, control or design or development of information systems within these sectors.
Course Structure and Content
The MSc programme starts in September and lasts 12 months. During the first semester (September to January) students take the following four core modules
Teaching and Assessment
There is a Course Director who is responsible for running the programme and providing support and information for students. Modules are taught in lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory classes. Practical use is made of standard software and data sources. Taught modules are usually assessed by a combination of unseen examination and coursework which may include essays, mini projects and tests. Guidance is provided on dissertation/project topics and each student will be assigned a supervisor.
Objectives
Aims of the Course
The MSc in Finance and Information Technology is designed to provide the systematic understanding of finance together with the technical ability and professional skills to help work with, manage or develop information systems within a financial organisation.
Successful students will gain
- A systematic understanding of knowledge in the relevant areas of finance and information technology.
- A command of analytical techniques, computing and appropriate software in the relevant areas of finance and information technology.
- Increased confidence in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of problems and their solutions.
- Improved employability through enhanced professional and practical skills, including project management, team building and communication skills.
Finance and Information Technology