COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc International Finance at Aberystwyth University is structured around core and optional modules that provide a thorough grounding in both theoretical and practical aspects of global finance. Core modules focus on developing expertise in corporate finance, investment, financial analysis, and international financial markets. Advanced Corporate Finance equips students with the skills to evaluate complex financial decisions and corporate strategies, while Financial Analysis and Decision Making focuses on applying analytical tools to assess business performance and investment opportunities. International Finance and Capital Markets and International Financial Markets and Investments provide insight into the functioning of global financial systems, including market dynamics, capital flows, and investment strategies. Financial Research Methods prepares students to conduct rigorous, data-driven research, which is then applied in the Dissertation, an extended project that allows students to explore a specialised topic in depth and demonstrate mastery of analytical and research skills. Optional modules, including Banking and Financial Intermediation and Portfolio Analysis and Management, enable students to tailor their studies to particular career interests, offering practical and applied perspectives on banking systems and investment management. Together, these modules equip graduates with the technical knowledge, analytical ability, and practical skills required for careers in banking, investment, corporate finance, financial consulting, or further academic research in international finance.