University of Strathclyde Business School
MSc in Finance
Glasgow, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 16,650 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £31,900 International
Key Summary
Study with us
Studying an MSc in Finance at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.
A triple-accredited business school, Strathclyde is also the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).
- Develop an understanding of financial theory and analysis
- Learn about financial markets and institutions
- Gain invaluable practical experience of the factors that drive today’s financial markets at Amplify Trading Boot Camp
Why this course?
If you're already working in the finance industry, our MSc Finance will enhance your effectiveness in your current role. We'll explore the latest developments in the field and encourage you to question traditional rules and techniques and take an analytical approach to practical problems.
The programme will provide you with:
- a broad understanding of financial theory and analysis
- equip you with an awareness and understanding of financial markets and institutions in the context of the global economy a working knowledge of accounting information and its use in financial decision-making and analysis
- a working knowledge of current issues in corporate finance
- an appreciation of the general role of quantitative methods in finance
- the ability to apply the analysis developed in the course
What you'll study
The curriculum provides you with a good balance between accounting and finance theory and practical skills and knowledge. Semester 1 is designed to give you a fundamental understanding of finance and quantitative methods within the context of corporate finance. Semester 2 will extend your core skills, expand your knowledge of corporate finance, deepen your understanding of corporate risk management, and enhance your understanding of specialist areas of finance through your choice of optional classes.
Research projects
Supported by an academic supervisor, you'll work on a series of research projects. Topics can be chosen from the broad range of issues covered in the program. You'll be assessed on your ability to select and apply relevant theory and research methods. This work may be linked to an issue raised by or a problem to be solved by, an employer.
Amplify Trading Boot Camp
You can gain invaluable practical experience of the factors that drive today’s financial markets as part of your Master's course. Amplify, a global financial trading and training company, in collaboration with Strathclyde Business School, delivers a week-long Boot Camp. This provides you with the opportunity to experience a real-life trading simulation, covering multiple roles in the process.
Amplify is a leading provider of training programs for the financial industry, and they offer our students the same analyst-level practical training they deliver to their clients. Amplify’s clients include the Bank of China, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Bank of America.
Course content
Semester 1
Core classes
- Accounting & Financial Analysis
- International Financial Markets & Banking
- Principles of Finance
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
Semester 2
Core classes
- Advanced Corporate Finance & Applications
- Derivatives & Treasury Management
Elective classes
Choose two from the following:
- Empirical Methods in Finance
- Management Accounting
- Portfolio Theory & Management
Semester 3
Research projects
Prior to the start of the work on the projects, classes are provided on the research methodology for each project. These compulsory classes will provide the basis for the project work, the nature of research work in finance or accounting, and the writing and structuring of research reports. The classes will not be assessed but attendance is compulsory.
- Empirical Research Projects
- Financial Analysis of a Company
Learning & teaching
Core classes will be taught during semesters 1 and 2 with optional classes being offered in semester 2. Classes will be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops. Research projects are undertaken during the autumn months. During your studies, you'll interact with the Bloomberg Trading Simulation Laboratory in the Business School. In addition, you'll interact with two trading simulations: Volcube, a Derivatives Trading Simulation from a market maker’s perspective, and EquitySim, an online trading simulation with real-time data.
Assessment
Class assessments will take the form of a class test and/or assignment for most classes. Each class will be examined at the end of the semester they are offered.
Our Masters in Finance is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as:
- Corporate finance
- Security analysis
- Portfolio management
- Options and futures
- Treasury management
- The functioning of financial institutions and markets
- Fnancial decision-making in the public sector
Recent graduates
Recent graduates have been employed by the following companies:
- CRDB Bank Tanzania
- Experian
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers (Germany)
- Munich Re (Group)
- Allianz
- Convex S.A. Design (Greece)
1st in the UK for Accounting & Finance.
Scottish postgraduate students
Scottish postgraduate students may be able to apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students, a living cost loan.
Students coming from England
Students ordinarily resident in England may apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance England. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs.
Students coming from Wales
Students ordinarily resident in Wales may apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance Wales. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs.
Students coming from Northern Ireland
Postgraduate students who are ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland may be able to apply for support from Student Finance Northern Ireland. The support is a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500.
International students
We have a large range of scholarships available to help you fund your studies.