Course summary
Corporate financial management and investment banking is at the core of this Masters programme and the skills acquired are sought after in the City of London. 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. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of financial markets, securities trading and quantitative techniques. You will also be able to specialise further through a wide range of additional elective topics. 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. Along with a comprehensive Finance focused careers development programme you will also have the option to undertake a summer work placement as part of your studies. 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 Securities and Markets *Corporate Finance and Investment Banking *Governance, Power and Accountability *Sustainable Investments These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. 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. Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course – We may ask you to complete and pass the free online two-week Building Blocks of Maths and Stats for Finance course developed by the ICMA Centre on the FutureLearn platform, if we think it is 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. * 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 | £15500 | Whole course |
EU | £28500 | Whole course |
England | £15500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £15500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £15500 | Whole course |
Wales | £15500 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £15500 | Whole course |
International | £28500 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH