Course summary
In this MSc course, you will learn through hands-on sessions and extensive use of case-study based learning and financial analysis simulations. You'll be fascinated by the exciting world of investment banking, venture capital, private equity, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. You will specialise in corporate investment and capital budgeting decisions, IPOs, payout policy, capital structure, financial analysis, valuation and modelling, as well as risk management and also gain an in-depth understanding of financial markets, securities trading and quantitative techniques. The MSc Corporate Finance is affiliated with the CFA Institute. This is in recognition that this degree covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, the CFA Institute Ethical and Professional Standards, and other requirements. Parallel with your studies, you will also have the opportunity to prepare for the CFA level 1 exam. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/study/masters/msc-corporate-finance
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Econometric Analysis for Finance *Financial Markets and Institutions *Corporate Finance and Investment Banking *Governance, Power and Accountability *Mergers and Acquisitions. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements: Undergraduate Degree – Minimum 2:1 or the equivalent from an overseas institution*. Degree Discipline – Any degree discipline, but must have a satisfactory existing level of numeracy. GMAT – We may ask you to submit a GMAT score if we think it appropriate in your individual case. For example, if you have been out of education for more than a few years or have little evidence of any numerical ability. For information on the GMAT and the location of test centres worldwide, please visit www.mba.com. Alternatively, you may be able to complete and pass the free online 3-week Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course developed by the ICMA Centre on the Futurelearn platform. * Please note that due to increasing competition for places on our Masters programmes our entry requirements may change. English language requirements: IELTS: 6.5 with no component below 6.0 in any sub-skills. IELTS with pre-sessional English: 6.5 with no component below 5.5 in each of the four sub-skills
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £15300 | Whole course |
| EU | £27500 | Whole course |
| England | £15300 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £15300 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £15300 | Whole course |
| Wales | £15300 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £15300 | Whole course |
| International | £27500 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH