MSc Finance and Investment* – Programme Structure
Secure a rewarding career in financial management with this comprehensive and flexible Master. You will cover both advanced financial theory and vital professional skills, in the context of the modern business environment. Fit your tuition in with your lifestyle, studying on a full-time or part-time basis, with campuses in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
The programme is comprised of three core modules, three specialist modules and a final project. As a result, you can tailor this MSc Finance and Investment* to suit your career aims and interests.
The course structure and content is reviewed regularly to remain industry relevant and to develop the skills that current employers are looking for.
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MODULES |
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Stage I |
Business and Financial Analysis |
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Stage II |
Quantitative Methods and Financial Markets
Corporate Finance |
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Stage III |
Specialisation Module I** |
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Stage IV |
Specialisation Module II**
Specialisation Module III** |
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Stage V |
Integrative Research and Consultancy Project |
**See below for elective specialisation modules
The MSc Finance and Investment* programme has been designed by London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) and is offered in partnership with Glyndŵr University*.
Core Modules
Business and Financial Analysis
This module will teach you to analyse the internal and external factors affecting an organisation, in order to improve its competitiveness. You will develop an advanced knowledge of international financial statement analysis, as well as the ability to use specialised analytical tools.
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
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Identify rules and principles in the international accounting standards and financial regulations, in addition to core values in business that led to competitive advantage.
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Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge in the sphere of business and financial analysis, with a view to corporate evaluation.
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Critically assess businesses, accounting data and financial information to make investment decisions.
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Discuss the link between current theory and common practice, with the ability to organise appropriate evidence and reasoning treach a balanced conclusion, using business and financial analysis.
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Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills to facilitate effective business and financial decision-making.
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Quantitative Finance and Financial Markets
Acquire sufficient knowledge of the quantitative methods used in investment finance to apply them to financial markets. By studying quantitative methods and their application simultaneously, you will gain a crucial advantage over other candidates.
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
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Design and apply quantitative tools to financial markets.
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Critically evaluate the changes that might occur if certain assumptions in the models used are changed.
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Compute basic valuation analysis for financial markets instruments.
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Evaluate key variables and their use of quantitative tools in financial markets.
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Synthesise and examine findings and present same in a professional manner, to a varied audience.
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Understand the crucial role played by investment and financing decisions in generating and capturing value, and in giving companies an edge over competitors. You will also study the means by which businesses raise finance and manage finance – making you an invaluable asset to any company.
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
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Summarise key principles and tools for financial decision-making.
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Compare various investment decision rules and apply the process of capital budgeting.
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Analyse the concept of corporate capital structure and compute cost of capital.
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Determine and critically evaluate the economic benefit of various types of financing.
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Explain the concept of risk management and analyse the role of derivative instruments in mitigating risks.
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UK undergraduate degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent in business, finance, economics or related degrees with major components in Economics, Mathematics and Statistics
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English Levels 6.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands) or equivalent
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Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered
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GMAT is not an obligatory requirement, but is considered an advantage and may be required for some applications. (Target score 550)
Students who do not satisfy the academic or English requirements can apply one of our Pre-Master's Programmes
*programmes subject to approval of association and programmes of study
