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MSc International Finance

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Business / Finance

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MSc in International Finance provides a superb opportunity for you to gain expert knowledge of the forces that shape and move the global economy. You will study financial markets, investments, corporate finance, and international finance, as well as portfolio management, and banking and capital markets.

Overview

As a student on the MSc in International Finance, you will gain a thorough understanding of international financial markets, financial institutions, and financial instruments. You will study equity instruments, bonds and other fixed-income instruments, derivatives, and risk management. In corporate finance, you will build an in-depth understanding of the financing options available to companies and their tax implications, the choice of a company’s capital structure, evaluation of the company’s cost of capital and its relevance to investment decisions, measurement and evaluation of financial performance, and dividend policy.

In the area of international capital markets, you will study foreign exchange markets, and you will develop an understanding of the complex factors affecting the movement of capital in a globalized world. To underpin your study of financial instruments and financial markets, you will be encouraged to develop an independent capability to design and estimate appropriate models for the analysis of financial data.

Potential careers:

Financial strategy;

Actuarial profession;

Corporate banking;

Tax;

Investment analysis;

Financial trading;

Retail banking.

Modules

This module provides with strong theoretical and empirical background in investments and financial markets. There is coverage of investment appraisal techniques, equity instruments, bonds and other fixed income instruments, derivatives instruments, and synthetic instruments, pricing and valuation of equity, asset pricing models, risk management using financial derivatives, and financial market microstructure

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,835

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,905

Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

University information

Since 1872, Aberystwyth University has built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. This institution consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK, offering an exceptional university experience. Aberystwyth University is committed to providing outstanding teaching within a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment. Aberystwyth is known for its stunning location on the west coast of Wales....more

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