Finance MSc

Duration and mode of study

One year full-time or two to five years via distance learning.

Start Dates

October.

Entry requirements

A good second-class honours degree from a British university or its equivalent; or a relevant graduate level professional qualification; or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution.

Fees

2012/13

Home/EU: £8,445
International: £15,715

Course aims

The principal aim of the MSc in Finance is to develop an understanding of a broad range of financial concepts and their application to a range of management and organisational contexts. Specifically you will be provided with a stimulating and intellectually challenging learning experience, along with rigorous education in the concepts of financial management and accounting and general management tools.

Course modules

Core:

Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills
Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment
Financial Statements: Theory, Practice, Critique
Strategic Financial Management
Financial Modelling
Financial Risk Management
Corporate Finance
Research Methods
Dissertation

Option modules

Advanced Applied Quantitative Methods in Finance
Corporate Governance
Financial Option Pricing
International Finance and Globalisation
Performance Measurement: Quantitative Approaches
Public Finance

Teaching and assessment methods

A mixture of teaching methods is used, including lectures, group work, case study analysis, and guided reading. Performance is assessed through both assignments and examinations.

Contact

School of Management
Admissions Team
T: +44(0)116 223 1818/1883
F: +44(0)116 252 3949
ulsmPGadmiss@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/ulsm

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