Finance MSc

The aim of this course is to introduce you to the field of corporate finance. This is achieved by familiarising you with the core theoretical principles and equipping you with the basic and most commonly used practical finance tools.

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.

Finance theory often makes convenient assumptions that facilitate predictions. However, some of those assumptions may be questionable in practice. A good grounding in Statistics will enable you to formulate and estimate econometric models that can be used to develop empirical tests for such assumptions. The development of empirical models that are coherent with stylised facts, in turn, indicates directions in which financial theory can be improved.

The aim of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the structure and functioning of capital markets, an appreciation of the valuation methods for securities and to introduce the principles of portfolio theory.

The aim of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the structure and functioning of the asset management industry and to develop the principles of portfolio theory relevant to professional fund managers.

This course examines derivatives, which are a key part of modern finance. An understanding of how they are structured, priced and used to hedge financial risks is vital for those considering careers in equity, fixed income or currency portfolio management or trading.

The study trip is an exciting two day seminar including possible visits and talks to some of the following ECB, Deutsche bank, Frankfurt Stock Exchange (If remodelling has been completed) Frankfurt Main Tower, Bundesbank, Money Museum Frankfurt, East End & Banking Walking tour as well as a drinks reception in a traditional venue and free time to explore Frankfurt! It usually takes place in Week 6 of Term 2.

This module aims to provide you with a detailed understanding of the strategic, regulatory, financial and organisational issues within mergers & acquisitions from an international perspective, but focussed on the UK.  At the end of the module you should have the ability to form your own views about M&A and should be prepared to make your own creatively strategic and analytically supportable recommendations regarding potential M&A transactions

This module focuses on the mechanisms by which securities are traded in modern financial markets, and the implications of them for efficiency and liquidity of markets.The design of quantitative and algorithmic trading systems.

Any business needs key research and professional skills and, to be successful, methodologically sound and rigorous research. This module allows you to demonstrate your ability to integrate and apply concepts and techniques you have learned in an in-depth study of a topic of your choice.

Strong research is a key element of development strategy for companies and institutions large and small. This module will provide a grounding in research methods, targeted to your particular degree requirements. You will be able to use these skills to support your learning, substantiate your arguments and make assessments about the nature of the evidence you are using.