Course summary
Finance now goes beyond numbers and compliance. Modern finance needs the agility to respond to disruptive technology. This disruption includes generative AI, increased fraud and cyber risk. In response, our MSc Finance covers the latest in financial theory. We’ll give you hands-on experience of financial decision-making. You’ll also gain practical knowledge of financial markets. You'll understand how markets react to geopolitical events such as financial crises. Your career is our priority Our Masters degree in Finance will enhance your employability with practical experience. Our award-winning global financial trading AmplifyMe Boot Camp lets you trade in real-time. Develop practical skills in investment portfolio management through the Student Managed Investment Fund. Develop practical investment skills and understand portfolio management. Access professional financial databases including Bloomberg and Capital IQ. The databases hold real-time data about international financial markets. Gain career skills through group projects, problem-based learning and simulations. Join our network of Finance experts Strong corporate ties with companies such as HSBC and Stanley Morgan. This helps with networking, placements and internships. Networking and guest lectures from the finance industry. Previous guest lectures have included Aberdeen Asset Management, UBS and Lego. A thriving Alumni network of professionals and practitioners of finance. Gain Chartered Financial Analyst status This Master in Finance covers much of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme. This will help you gain CFA Charterholder status which makes a key difference when applying for jobs. We are AACSB accredited The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.
Modules
Semester 1: Financial reporting; corporate finance; quantitative methods in finance; economics for banking finance. Semester 2 (3 from the following): Research methods; financial statement analysis; derivatives; investments and portfolio management. Also 1 from the following: Mergers and acquisitions; international corporate finance; behavioural finance.
Assessment method
Successful completion of the taught modules leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. The Master’s degree is awarded on satisfactory completion of a dissertation, following the Diploma examinations. Dissertation topics range over all areas of relevance to finance and allow completion of a case study or research topic dissertation.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not the applicant's 1st language, evidence of proficiency must be provided, such as a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands). If the applicant does not meet the required score it may be possible to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register applicants must hold a conditional offer for a course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.
English language requirements
For further information on English Language requirements, please see the university website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
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Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA