Course summary
You will build knowledge of key topics in finance and investment such as financial modelling, corporate finance, security investment analysis and international business finance. You will apply this knowledge of financial theory to solve problems and explore international investment in depth. Your choice of optional modules will allow you to gain specialist knowledge in areas that suit your career plans. To demonstrate the knowledge and skills you gain during the course, you will design and carry out your own research dissertation in the final semester. This allows you to focus on a topic of your choice, developing your ability to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the industry. Throughout the course we support you to develop the professional skills that will be critical for a successful career in the financial services.
Assessment method
Assessment methods emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. This may include formal exams, group projects, reports, computer simulation exercises, essays and written assignments, group and individual presentations and reflective logs. This diversity enables you to develop a broad range of skills as preparation for professional life.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a related subject such as accounting, finance, economics or mathematics. You should have a strong grounding in quantitative subjects with high scores in these subjects.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Fees are listed on our website: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/mastersfees
Sponsorship information
There are a number of part fee scholarships available for UK, EU and international students https://business.leeds.ac.uk/directory/lubs-scholarships
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT