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Established in 1973, this was the very first Masters degree in finance in the UK and has gained an international reputation for providing excellent training and rigorous academic knowledge in finance and investment, and strong network in the finance industry globally.
Undertake a non-assessed financial database training course delivered by the data specialists from Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Bureau Van Dijk, the Standard, and Poor’s Global Market Intelligence. You’ll have the opportunity to work towards a qualification from the CISI in addition to your MSc to increase your employability, and the opportunity to gain a QTEM certificate.
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This Masters degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. They will prepare you for your career by teaching you advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge.
Graduates can look forward to working in a diverse range of roles, two of the most popular being:
By carefully selecting the research topic for your dissertation and your optional modules such as corporate finance, corporate governance, derivatives, international financial management, mergers or financial economics, you can start to develop a specialisation to enhance your employability.
Developing applied quantitative analytical skills through using Bloomberg, S&P capital IQ, WRDS Datastream and other financial databases and software systems as part of your modules, you will also have the latest technical know-how to kick-start your career.
A 2:2 degree with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Maths, Business or related discipline. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA.
*Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit their English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
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Scholarships are payments made to support your education, awarded on the basis of merit, personal achievement and academic ability.
Global Excellence Scholarships
Global Excellence Scholarships have been created to support students wishing to develop their academic potential and contribute to our thriving community of students and staff from over 150 countries.
These scholarships recognise high academic achievement and assist scholars in accessing our exceptional teaching and learning, whilst taking advantage of all that university life offers to support their ambitions for the future.
They will be offering Green Futures Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for study on selected Masters programmes in 2024/25, including two Jusoor-Exeter Scholarships. These awards will be available to support exceptional candidates from low and lower middle-income countries to pursue their academic and career goals – combining education for sustainable development with global citizenship to deliver equitable and sustainable Green Futures around the world. Details will be available soon.
They are pleased to offer University of Exeter students graduating in Summer 2024 and progressing direct to a standalone taught Masters degree (e.g. MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM) or research degree (e.g. MPhil/PhD) with us, a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees.
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone taught Masters degree (e.g. MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM) or research degree (e.g. MPhil, PhD) with us a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees.
Awards are available to all home and international University of Exeter alumni who have:
The programme offers two pathways: 9-month and 12-month. The difference between the 9-month and 12 month courses is that the 12-month course includes a dissertation. Students on the 9 month course take additional taught modules to make up these learning credits. Both programmes have exactly the same entry requirements and result in exactly the same award.
The Exeter Business School MSc Finance and Investment program offers a flexible curriculum with a strong core and the option to specialize in a specific area or tailor your studies through electives. Here’s a breakdown:
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The program combines academic rigor with practical application. You’ll have access to industry-standard financial databases like Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters, and you can participate in case studies and simulations to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Yes, you can choose electives to tailor your program to your specific interests, such as fintech, sustainable finance, or private equity.
You typically need a 2:2 degree with honors in a relevant subject like accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics. Strong quantitative skills are essential.
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