Master of Science [M.Sc] (Finance)
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 1 years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake Fall/Spring
- Minimum GPA 3
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 18,000 |
Program Description
- The course will give you a wide-ranging theoretical background and equip you with practical skills for active interaction in the world of finance.
- It is run by tutors who have both academic and practical industry experience in finance.
- The emphasis of the course is on applying knowledge, skills and techniques to analyse the instruments, participants and markets in international finance.
- You'll also be able to specialise in an area of finance that particularly interests you.
- There is a unique opportunity to complete a consultancy project working for a real client on a live brief.
- You will complete a comprehensive development programme, which includes a short residential team-building course, usually held in the Peak District.
- You can learn from the best by attending guest lectures from leading organisations. Previous speakers have included representatives from organisations such as E.ON, Lego, Experian, Santander, and IBM.
- You can also build your skills and knowledge further with extra-curricular activities such as joining a society, volunteering, becoming a Student Ambassador.
Scholarships and funding
Students on this course are also eligible to apply for a scholarship from Nottingham Business School.Opportunities for progression
94% of our postgraduates* are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (*of those available to work - DHLE Survey 2011 / 12).Graduates from this course can progress into a wide range of finance-related areas such as central banking, investment banking, pensions analysis, unit and investment trust management, corporate finance and international finance. Typical roles may include financial analyst, financial manager, personal financial adviser, financial examiner or other professional financial roles in the private and public sectors. Graduates can also pursue academic research in the UK or further afield.Career development
Employment skills are crucial for any graduate. As part of the course, careers advisers will run a series of workshops, where students can identify methods and strategies to enable them to effectively pursue their career goals. The focus will be on developing your skills and occupational awareness, and workshops will focus on both home and international students.Did you know? Nottingham is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK for job creation (RICS Foundation 2011)Helping you find your feet after universityFollowing graduation, we will continue to support you, by providing a number of services that will help kick-start your career.Our Employability Team are here to inspire and enhance every stage of your career planning, and as a graduate of NTU, you will be able to access their services for three years after your course has finished.Services they provide include:- finding placements, internships and part-time work
- pursuing self-employment
- taking gap years and time out
- getting into volunteering
- providing advice on further study.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (honours) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university. or
- Appropriate work experience combined with a relevant qualification.
- If students have a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) or PgD in Management from the University, gained within the last five years, they will be able to complete the MSc by attending the research methods sessions and completing a dissertation.
- Completed the undergraduate degree(honours) from a recognized institution.
- Students should have appropriate experience in this field.
