COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Finance program is structured around a set of core and optional modules designed to build a solid foundation in financial theory and practice, while allowing students to tailor their learning to suit specific career ambitions. Among the core modules, Asset Pricing introduces the fundamental principles of valuing financial assets, helping students understand risk, return, and market efficiency. Investment Management provides practical and theoretical insights into portfolio construction, performance evaluation, and asset allocation strategies. Corporate Finance explores the financial decision-making processes within firms, including capital structure, dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions, while Quantitative Methods in Finance equips students with essential statistical and econometric tools for analysing financial data and modelling complex financial problems.The Research Dissertation serves as the program’s capstone, allowing students to apply their acquired knowledge to a substantial piece of independent research. This 60-credit module encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and the development of original insights into contemporary financial issues, with supervision from experienced faculty.Students can further customise their academic journey by selecting from a range of optional modules. Market Structure and Electronic Trading examines the mechanisms of modern financial markets and trading platforms. Financial Derivatives introduces instruments such as options, futures, and swaps, focusing on their pricing and risk management applications. Corporate Reporting and Global Markets covers international financial reporting standards and their implications for global capital markets. Financial Technology and Behaviour delves into the evolving landscape of fintech and behavioural finance, analysing how digital innovation and psychological factors influence financial decisions.This blend of analytical, practical, and research-driven components ensures graduates leave with a comprehensive and applied understanding of finance. The program is ideal for aspiring finance professionals aiming for roles in investment management, trading, consultancy, or executive-level positions in corporate finance, supported by strong academic and practical credentials.