Nottingham Trent University · Full-time
Finance
Our MSc Finance degree provides you with an in-depth understanding of core financial concepts, theories and tools used in a wide variety of organisations worldwide. This course is designed for ambitious individuals who don't necessarily have a background in fi…
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Nottingham Business School · Business and management
Our MSc Finance degree provides you with an in-depth understanding of core financial concepts, theories and tools used in a wide variety of organisations worldwide. This course is designed for ambitious individuals who don't necessarily have a background in finance but can evidence a good level of quantitative ability Throughout the course you will immerse yourself in financial mathematics, model building, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions. You will apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the finance disciplines, evaluate the rigour and validity of published research, and assess its relevance to the practice of finance. In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project or a business research project. What you'll gain from this degree? - Develop a critical understanding of the role of the finance discipline in a wider organisational context. You will learn to apply knowledge tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations. - An appreciation for contemporary issues, theories, and conceptual frameworks used to explain and guide financial activities in organisations, nationally and internationally. - An ability to appreciate contemporary issues, theories and conceptual frameworks used to explain and guide financial activities in organisations both nationally and internationally. - A critical approach in evaluating the rigour and validity of published research and assessing its relevance to the practice of finance. Nottingham Business School is proud to have achieved the prestigious triple crown of international accreditations with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This is the highest international benchmark of excellence for business schools.
Getting in
As the university states it
For the one year course, you will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability. For the two year course, you will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career. One academic reference is required.
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