Financial Management - MSc
Course Overview
The MSc Financial Management has four core modules in common with the MSc Finance but supplements these with elective modules that focus of specific managerial/operational aspects. Students are advised that the self managed elements must be focused on Financial Management aspects rather than purely finance or management.
Course Content
Core Modules:
• Quantitative Finance
• Capital Markets & Derivatives
• Corporate Finance & Risk
• Management of Finance
• Research Methods
Optional Modules:
• Business Forecasting
• Finance of International Business
• Business & Sustainable Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Managing Change
Self Managed Elements:
• Dissertation, or:
• Enterprise Project, or:
• Consultancy Project.
Career Potential
The demand for highly skilled and knowledgeable finance professionals is likely to be maintained over the coming years – and in the view of some may well increase. In the light of this the Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics is pleased to offer this Masters programme geared towards developing the knowledge, skills and understanding of students seeking serious careers in the Finance Industry.
The programme seeks to meet individual and industry needs by developing students with higher level cognitive skills and abilities who also possess an excellent practical understanding of “how to apply” rather than just “why it happens”.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students should hold an undergraduate degree (normally of classification 2:1 or above) or its equivalent in a relevant area e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Studies with a substantive finance element, or:
Five years relevant work experience in the field of finance, or:
Suitable professional qualifications from bodies such as ACCA, CII, CFA, IFS etc. In some instances those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from several taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case by case basis with the Programme Director.
In general terms graduates from non-financial disciplines will not normally have the pre-existing skills set to succeed on the programme BUT such students are welcome to apply and such applications will be viewed on an individual basis.
International Students:
Students whose first language is NOT English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard.
Key Facts
Campus: Llandaff
School: Cardiff School of Management
Course Length: Two years part-time, one year full-time.
Assessment:
Delivery takes the form of lectures, practical case studies and workshops. Assessment is by coursework, including written assignments and presentations.
How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made direct to the university. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply
Selection Procedure:
Application form and if necessary an interview.