Open University · Distance learning
Finance (F67)
This masters degree is designed to support your professional development and practice across a range of finance roles. You’ll gain a solid grounding in areas such as corporate financing, the financial markets, financial decision-making, mergers and acquisition…
MSc2 yearsDistance learning
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The Open University · Business and management
This masters degree is designed to support your professional development and practice across a range of finance roles. You’ll gain a solid grounding in areas such as corporate financing, the financial markets, financial decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting. The programme builds competencies in statistical and econometric techniques, while providing knowledge of the fundamentals of Islamic finance, business ethics, corporate financial strategy, and governance. You'll specialise in investment and portfolio management or derivatives and financial risk management. In addition, you'll develop advanced research skills by completing a dissertation on a finance topic aligned to your interests or career aspirations. Key features of the course - Provides an up-to-date perspective on financial theory and practice in national and international contexts - Acquire and apply the most important tools for financial, statistical and econometric analysis and decision support - Develops your ability to evaluate published research, use relevant theory, and apply research methods and techniques to new situations - Develops your skills in data collection and modelling using databases, such as LSEG Workspace, and statistical software, such as R.
Getting in
As the university states it
You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission. This degree requires an aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications. You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. To help you decide whether you are ready, you’ll find more information by following the links to our website.
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