MSc International Finance

Postgraduate

In Edinburgh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course introduction: Designed for students from a wide variety of non-financial disciplines and employment backgrounds, this course combines mathematical and communication skills to offer you a rounded approach to the world of international finance. MSc International Finance will enhance your employability and open the doors to a global career. You'll be eligible for graduate level positions in areas such as banking, insurance and finance.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. Holders of UK degrees in Finance will not be admitted to this course. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.  If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes.  This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent. Our entry...

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Subjects

  • Financial Management
  • Management
  • International
  • Global
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Insurance
  • Communication Training
  • Financial Training
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Whether you are looking for a role in the provision and management of financial services or planning to undertake research in the area, this course will equip you with the appropriate theoretical and practical learning. As well as communication and presentation skills, vital in this complex industry, you’ll gain knowledge of accounting practices, statistics, financial management, banking and insurance, plus a thorough overview of the international financial environment. This is a full-time course and you will learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study. You’ll graduate with the technical and informational analysis skills you need to create a rewarding career in the industry and the means to apply your knowledge of research methods. Subjects include You'll choose six subjects from the following, three from A and three from B; in addition you'll study two compulsory subjects – Research Methods and Dissertation. A: Accounting Principles; Statistics, Probability & Risk; Financial Management; Financial Markets, Institutions and Banking; International Economic Law B: Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting; Strategic Financial Management; International Banking and Insurance; Global Finance; Strategic Management in Global Banking Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

This degree will enhance your employability and open the doors to a global career. You’ll be eligible for graduate level positions in areas such as banking, insurance and finance.

MSc International Finance

Price on request