COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Finance program at Oxford Brookes University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial systems, corporate finance, global markets, investment management, and financial analysis. Core modules introduce foundational concepts in finance, financial statements, mathematical and statistical techniques, while also developing practical skills in Excel and Bloomberg terminals. Students explore how organisations make financial decisions, manage investments, evaluate value creation, and respond to global market conditions and regulatory changes. The program also provides hands-on experience in portfolio management, derivative hedging, and investment risk analysis, preparing students for careers in asset management, investment banking, and wealth management. Alongside technical expertise, students develop professional and personal skills related to employability, workplace adaptability, and understanding the expectations of the finance and accounting professions. Optional modules allow students to specialise further in areas such as international finance, sustainable finance and investment, business analytics, data analysis, and corporate strategy. Students gain experience using analytical tools and software including Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, Python, and RStudio to work with real-world financial and business data. The course concludes with an Accounting and Finance Project, where students undertake an independent research, consultancy, or guided project related to accounting and finance. Overall, the program combines theoretical knowledge, practical financial training, analytical skills, and industry-focused learning to prepare graduates for professional careers in finance, banking, investment, and corporate management.