Course summary
Pathways: MSc Financial Management MSc Financial Management (Islamic Finance) MSc Financial Management (Strategic Management) MSc Financial Management (International Finance) MSc Financial Management (Project Management) The popular MSc Financial Management programme is suitable for anyone wishing to acquire knowledge within the realm of business, management and finance. The aim of the programme is enhance knowledge and understanding of finance, which can be applied to complex issues in order to improve business and management practice. The programme offers a suite of optional module and pathways, which will enable learners to tailor their programme to suit their individual needs and interest. All the Finance based Masters programmes within the School of Management have full access to the Financial Times on-line. Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC
Modules
The programme comprises of a taught element, worth 140 credits and a final compulsory non-taught Dissertation worth 40 credits. The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of the 180 credits. The taught element of the programme is delivered over two semesters, where each taught module is worth 20 credits. The taught modules to be completed are: Compulsory Taught Modules: Corporate Finance (20 credits) Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Banking, Economics and Finance (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits) Compulsory Optional Taught Modules (2 modules from the following): Capital Markets & Derivatives (20 credits) Finance of International Business (20 credits) Principles of Islamic Finance (20 credits) Wealth Management (20 credits) Management of Finance (20 credits) Optional Taught Modules (2 modules from the following): Quantitative Finance (20 credits) Strategic Business Leader (20 credits) Project Management Theory & Practice (20 credits) Islamic Investment Banking (20 credits) Management of Mega and Complex Projects (20 credits) International Business Strategies (20 credits) Development of Professional Skills and Employability (20 credits) International Political Economy (20 credits) Econometrics and Data Analysis (20 credits) Compulsory Dissertation (40 credits) Pathways: Students may opt to undertake a specialism, studying two optional subjects in the same area. The programme offers several pathways for students wishing to have their specialisms noted, and these include: MSc Financial Management (Islamic Finance) MSc Financial Management (Strategic Management) MSc Financial Management (International Finance) MSc Financial Management (Project Management)
Assessment method
The professional world our successful graduates are aiming to enter are seeking students that are able to conduct useful research, think critically about that research and apply to complex problems – this ,inter alia, necessitates effective use of modern ICT and the ability to utilise knowledge effectively. Particularly within this field graduates will be expected to show excellent quantitative skills. These students will be assumed to process effective two-way communication skills and be comfortable and effective in self-managed and team environments. The formative and summative assessments necessary to develop, hone and showcase these abilities are, of necessity many and varied and the programmes will expose the students to individual coursework, and presentations, group tasks, reflective logs, role-playing as well as traditional closed book examinations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Prospective students should hold an undergraduate degree (normally of classification 2:1 or above) or its equivalent in a relevant area e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Studies with a substantive finance element, or: Five years relevant work experience in the field of finance, or: Suitable professional qualifications from bodies such as ACCA, CII, CFA, IFS etc. In some instances those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from several taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case by case basis with the Programme Director. In general terms graduates from non-financial disciplines will not normally have the pre-existing skills set to succeed on the programme BUT such students are welcome to apply and such applications will be viewed on an individual basis. International Applicants Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the Cardiff Met website. Selection Procedure: Application form and if necessary an interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
| England | £11000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11000 | Whole course |
| EU | £17600 | Whole course |
| International | £17600 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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