COURSE CURRICULUM

The Finance MSc at Bangor University provides a comprehensive and rigorous framework for developing expertise in financial theory, markets, and corporate financial management. The program is structured around compulsory modules that build essential analytical and practical skills. Research Methods equips students with intermediate and advanced techniques essential for other modules and the dissertation. International Financial Markets examines financial instruments in a multi-currency environment, considering risk-return relationships, portfolio diversification, and asset pricing. Credit Risk Analytics focuses on the theory and application of credit risk assessment, regulatory requirements, and quantitative decision-making in financial institutions. Financial Econometrics offers advanced methods for modelling financial and business data, while Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management teaches the development and evaluation of investment strategies across bonds, equities, and derivatives to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes. Students must also undertake a dissertation, choosing from options including a standard Finance Dissertation, a Financial Research project, or the CFA pathway for those pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst credentials. To complement core learning, students select three optional modules such as Management Accounting, Advanced Audit and Assurance, Financial Ethics and Regulation, Financial Technology, or New Venture Creation, allowing them to tailor the program to their career goals. This combination of rigorous analysis, practical application, and optional specialisation ensures graduates are well-prepared for careers in financial management, investment, risk analysis, or further academic research.