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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Who is it for?

This programme is for you if you have a deep interest in finance, strong quant skills and the ambition to succeed in a high-pressure, high-reward industry. You’ll already hold the equivalent of a UK upper second degree, with skills in finance or quantitative methods.

You’re looking for a course that will prepare you for your career in global finance, in sectors such as hedge funds, financial services and investment banking. And you’re ready to make the most of the senior industry contacts and peer group networks you’ll make, while developing your business knowledge and learning advanced quantitative techniques.

Career pathways

Career destinations for MSc Finance

The MSc in Finance prepares you for a wide range of careers in finance and related areas, in the UK and around the world. Recent graduates are now working as hedge fund managers, investment bankers, financial analysts and consultants for major financial services organisations. If you’re heading for accountancy, obtaining your UK Finance MSc allows exemption from your CIMA and ACCA exams.

Our

  • careers team
  • will support you in your job search, and you’ll also benefit from our strong links to major players in the finance industry.

    Modules

    The aim of the course is to provide you with an understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, the characteristics and limitations of accounting data. The course will make it possible for you to: Prepare and interpret financial statements; Comment on accounting policies and to discuss its implication for the financial performance of the business; Use accounting information to assess the financial situation of a company.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £34,000

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £34,000

    Entry requirements

    A UK upper second class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution. Some level of previous study or evidence of skills in finance or quantitative methods is essential. Work experience is not a requirement of this course

    Department profile

    Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School) is one of City, University of London’s five Schools. Bayes (formerly Cass Business School) is part of an elite group of business schools to have been awarded triple accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Our London home is the beating heart of an international...more

    University information

    City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to...more