Career Direction

The MSc in Finance & Mergers and Acquisitions programme is a highly specialist degree programme that prepares students for high level strategic roles in multinational companies. Expertise in mergers and acquisitions is highly-sought after by modern employers and graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities open to them with the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings. The programme offers a blend of academic learning and practical skills that will translate easily into the workplace.

Graduates will typically enter the world of corporate finance and opportunities are available within all of the leading investment banks. M&A teams in investment banks advise client companies on mergers (where two companies join forces as equals), and acquisitions (where one firm takes over all or part of another).

The main role of a corporate investment banker is to advise companies, institutions and governments on how to achieve their financial goals and implement long and short term financial plans. Corporate investment bankers work in committed teams, focusing on precise transactions or market sectors. They also work alongside other related professionals such as lawyers and accountants.

Typical employers include:

• JP Morgan
• UBS
• Goldman Sachs
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Deutsche Bank
• CITI
• Morgan Stanley
• Lazard
• Credit Suisse
• BNP Paribas

The LSBF Careers Service partners with all MSc in Finance & Mergers and Acquisitions graduates in helping to identify individual career paths.

• Entry Requirements
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• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• English Proficiency: *
  • IELTS 6.5 – (or equivalent)
  • TOEFL – minimum score of 93 (internet-based), 240 (computer-based), or 587 (paper-based)
  • PTE 59 – (or equivalent)
• 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 fluency in English requirement can apply for the LSBF School of English Postgraduate Preparation Programme.

Next Intake

• 27^th February 2012

Campuses available

• London
• Birmingham
• Manchester*

Duration

• Full Time
  (12-15 Months)
• Part Time (24 Months)
• Online (12-60 Months)

* Only available to study part-time and online

Study Modes:

• Campus (London only)
• Blended (campus and online)
• Online

Fees

Click here for the latest fees.

Click here for the 2012 Bursaries and Scholarships

Application

To apply for this programme or for further information -
Call: + 44 (0)207 823 2303.

MSc Finance Fact Sheet