Programme Structure

International Financial Management will reinforce the foundations of finance with particular attention to issues related to international finance and economics. Theories of international business and recent changes in global finance will be explored in depth including international commercial policy, foreign exchange markets, and currency derivative markets.

This module will develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to evaluate business choices and promote efficient and effective use of resources. Students will study strategies to assess the performance of a business from a financial and non-financial perspective, appreciating risk and allowing for external factors.

This module will introduce principles and concepts essential to developing an understanding of risk, and its management. Standards, requirements, and legal expectations for formal risk management within an organisation will all be examined in depth to gain the appreciation of risk characteristics and influences necessary to implement effective risk management.

Students will develop a deeper understanding of different segments in the fixed-income and equity investment markets. The module will introduce the valuation of fixed/equity income securities, the management of fixed/equity income investment portfolios, and examination of how private equity funds are raised and structured. The syllabus provides a detailed analysis of the types of finance used in private equity and fixed income assets and an evaluation of the short and long-term performance of these investments.

Derivatives have become one of the most important tools of modern finance and this module is designed to introduce finance students to the theoretical and practical aspects of financial futures, options, and other derivatives. The module content requires a greater use of quantitative methods and theoretical reasoning making this a challenging and rewarding course.

This module addresses the methods used to value companies in a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) setting. An analytical framework for evaluating the strategic and financial impacts of mergers and acquisitions on corporations and their stakeholders will be discussed in detail, considering various approaches to valuation. The aim of the module content is to present students with a critical examination and analysis of the practical management and integration of acquisitions.

Students will be familiarised with these concepts through an in-depth examination into the key differences between the core M&A buyout strategies, and the implications and reasoning behind each. Leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and management buyouts (MBOs) will be the focus of this module and strategies and processes pertaining to each will be addressed.

The rules and conventions regulating Islamic Finance are significantly different to conventional finance. The absence of interest is one of the most substantial differences and makes the construction of Islamic financial products a complex process. To participate in this market, professionals must be well-versed in the foundation of Islamic finance, currently an area of expertise which is experiencing a significant shortage. The module will examine commonly structured products and challenges facing Islamic finance

The increasing demand for asset management in compliance with Islamic principles from institutional and private clients has led to changes in many international banks. As banks adapt their existing asset management services to the needs of Islamic investors, the demand for candidates with expertise in this area will continue to grow. The management of portfolios in compliance with these policies poses interesting challenges and this module offers solutions to students aspiring to success in this niche market.

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the competitive landscape facing the financial services industry. It will enable them to consider the effects of this competitive environment on key aspects of the industry, such as the impact of new business models on the principles and structures of lending.

This module aims also to provide students with an insight into the major features of the banking business and to provide a framework for the understanding of the different types of banks and banking activities. Students will examine the changing business characteristics of the commercial banking industry while focusing at the same time on the global nature of banking activities.

It will support students in developing a critical analysis of the structures and strategies of the industry and in establishing a global understanding of banking businesses and market structures. It will also set out a framework for international comparison, which will be drawn upon to synthesize a critical analysis of challenges facing the financial services sector.

Finally, it will enable students to evaluate how strategic forces impact the operational structures of banking institutions and the relationship of the industry to its key customer segments through the lens of bank lending strategy and operations.

This module is aimed at providing both soft and professional level skills to students studying the MSc in Finance, the MSc in Risk Management or the MSc in Investment Banking and Securities.

This module introduces techniques for using any form of derivatives instruments as both a risk and portfolio management tool. It also helps the students to design and develop financial models and drawing from theories in international financial management, and how such models can be improved using the derivatives.

This module provides a rigorous foundation in the study of derivatives and alternative investment securities and their role in risk management. Students will also understand the features and requirements of using these derivatives and the combination of them to hedge risks in complex financial circumstances

This module provides students with an understanding of accounting concepts and the application of these concepts to communication, monitoring, and resource allocation. A framework for a thorough comprehension of financial statements and their analysis will be created with the completion of this module.

Students will review the field of quantitative investment strategies from the perspective of portfolio managers, analysts, and investors. The purpose of this module is to provide direct exposure to the problems facing quantitative analysts and to discuss modern quantitative approaches in Finance and Investment.

This module gives students the capacity to understand theories and apply techniques that have been developed in corporate finance to real-world situations. This module will provide graduates with a thorough knowledge of the financing decision, investing decision and managerial decision (the key decisions in corporate financial management)

This module will provide students with an understanding of the structure of various financial markets and familiarise them with major financial institutions. The module will analyse how the market structures potentially create and mitigate financial risk to market participants and end users.

By reviewing this module, students will be provided with a detailed framework and guidance for preparing their Final Project (Dissertation). Concepts such as research processes, types of research, research methodology, and sources of collection and analysis of data will be reviewed.

The aim of the dissertation is to provide the student's with the ability to carry out detailed research, conduct critical thinking and provide solutions for a specific problem. These skills sets are both useful in academic and commercial context.