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MSc in Finance and InvestmentPLEASE NOTE: This programme is now full for 2008 and will not be accepting any more applicati##被过滤##This MSc is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical sides of finance. It contains compulsory elements in Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Economics and Quantitative Methods and offers optional units in areas including Derivatives, Financial Econometrics, Investment Management and International Finance. The programme provides excellent preparation for careers in investment management, financial research, trading, c##被过滤##ulting and corporate finance. Given the rigorous nature of the programme, graduates would also be well positioned for further academic study in Finance.
The programme is suited for individuals with good undergraduate degrees in Economics or Accounting and Finance, but a pathway through the programme also exists for those with more scientific backgrounds, (eg an undergraduate education in Mathematics, Engineering or Natural Sciences). The programme structure is also flexible enough for you to specialise in that area of finance which suits you best.
Programme StructureThe programme c##被过滤##ists of three distinct elements. In term 1, you will take four compulsory units in asset pricing, corporate finance, economics and quantitative methods. In term 2, you will be able to choose four from a variety of optional units, allowing specialisation in a variety of areas of finance. A dissertation to be written over the Summer completes the programme.
First TermCompulsory Units- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Finance and Financial Statements
- Either Accounting Theory, Scandals and Standards, Applied Economics, Economics for Finance and Management or Microeconomics
Second TermYou are required to choose four from the following list of opti##被过滤##:
- Financial Econometrics
- Investment Management
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Option Pricing and Futures
- International Finance
- Cases in Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Third Term and VacationThe MSc is completed with a research-based dissertation. This involves identifying and analysing a research question in finance under the guidance of a member of staff. The dissertation gives you an opportunity to explore an original problem, source and process the relevant financial data, analyse that data and learn to draw appropriate conclusi##被过滤##. The results are presented in a final report of up to 15,000 words.
Key FactsAwards Available | MSc | Research Assessment Score | Accounting and Finance 5; Economics 4 | Duration of programme | One year full-time | Part-time study available? | No | Entry requirements | A first or good upper second class degree in Economics, Accounting and Finance or another numerate discipline (e.g. Natural Sciences or Engineering) from a UK University or the equivalent
| Open to International students? | Yes | IELTS score | 6.5 with no element below 6.5 | Number of places | 40 | Fees | Full-time: UK/EU £9,540 overseas £13,780 | Funding Opti##被过滤## | We regret that there are no specific funding opti##被过滤## for this programme. Most students fund their studies through a combination of savings and borrowing. For information on career development and professional studies loans, please see www.Bristol.ac.uk/studentfinance/home_pg | Departmental Brochure Available | No | Application Deadline | This programme is now closed for applicati##被过滤## |
Contact informationGraduate Studies Office
School of Economics, Finance and Management
University of Bristol
8 Woodland Road
Bristol
BS8 1TN, UK
Email: efim-gso@bristol.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/efm/prospective-postgraduates/
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