University of Stirling
MSc Finance
Stirling, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Established in 2004, our MSc Finance has produced alumni who now occupy senior roles in hedge funds, major financial institutions and universities around the world.
The course provides a thorough grounding in the latest theory and analytical techniques used by finance professionals, allowing you to understand how money influences the world we live in.
You’ll gain hands-on experience of the process of financial decision-making and practical knowledge of the workings and role of financial markets in the allocation of capital. The course also gives you an understanding of the qualitative and quantitative techniques needed to interpret market reactions to geopolitical events such as Coronavirus, Brexit, oil-price shocks and financial crises.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 The course covers much of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, helping you progress towards obtaining CFA Charterholder status
#2 You'll have access to financial databases such as Eikon, providing real life, real-time information and insights into current research and analysis
#3 96% of our graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation - (Graduate Outcomes 2020/21, HESA)
Curriculum
The MSc Finance is a one-year, full-time course. You’ll undertake up to ten taught modules over two 15-week semesters, followed by a supervised dissertation.
Teaching is carried out through lectures, seminars, problem solving lectures, computer workshops and practical case studies.
Many of our staff are publishing research in leading international journals and engaged in developing new policy and practices within the finance profession, as well as delivering innovative teaching.
Assessment is through a combination of multiple choice and written class tests, written assignments, presentations including group assignments and written exams.