| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | October | find out | find out |
There are scholarships and bursaries available to help with funding your study. Visit our website for details: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/masters-funding/
Course overview
Gain a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills you will need to enter the fast-paced finance sector on this broad-based CFA-affiliated master’s.
Businesses rely on skilled, confident finance professionals who can apply their expertise to help solve the businesses challenges of today and the future. On this academically rigorous programme, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of finance before choosing from optional modules to tailor the degree to fit your career aspirations.
Develop a sought-after mix of financial expertise and robust professional skills
Throughout the degree, you will learn how to evaluate financial issues and improve the practice of finance within business. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills too, with a year-long skills-based module helping you develop the professional tools needed to communicate, present and work confidently from day one of your career.
In semester one, you will gain a solid understanding of the field exploring areas such as corporate finance, quantitative methods and global markets.
You will then specialise further with modules including portfolio management, derivatives and behavioural finance. During the summer, you can choose optional modules to focus on global investment analysis and applied corporate finance, or prepare for ethically focused roles by taking corporate governance and sustainable finance modules.
Learn from specialists and experts across the field of finance
Our staff of internationally renowned academics and industry experts bring fresh insights to your studies, particularly in the areas of financial markets, asset pricing, corporate finance, corporate governance and sustainability.
During the programme, you will use LSEG Workspace in various modules, applying the concepts you have learned to get to grips with the system and develop your confidence in using it efficiently. You will use this for individual and group assessments and you will have 24/7 remote access.
You can also work towards the certificate of competency in LSEG Workspace, awarded by the London Stock Exchange Group, as well as other external qualifications.
Visit our online prospectus to learn more about the MSc Finance: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/masters-degrees/a-z/finance/
Entry requirements for this course
Contact Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University to find course entry requirements.
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