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Aberystwyth University: Finance
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Aberystwyth Business School |
| Web | www.aber.ac.uk |
| abs-enquiries@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 622523 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Finance provides a broad range of specialised theoretical and practical knowledge and skills that will underpin a future career in the financial sector. You will study financial markets, investments, corporate finance, and financial econometrics; and there are options in portfolio management, and banking and capital markets.
Overview
By studying the MSc in Finance you will gain a thorough understanding of international financial markets, financial institutions, and financial instruments. You will study equity instruments, bonds and other fixed-income instruments, derivatives, and risk management. In corporate finance, you will build an in-depth understanding of the financing options available to companies and their tax implications, the choice of a company’s capital structure, evaluation of the company’s cost of capital and its relevance to investment decisions, measurement and evaluation of financial performance, and dividend policy.
To underpin your study of financial instruments and financial markets, you will be encouraged to develop an independent capability to design and estimate appropriate models for the analysis of financial data. The programme also includes advanced coverage of econometric methods and practices that are used to model financial data, with an emphasis on the design, estimation and evaluation of appropriate econometric models using econometrics software.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (or its equivalent) in a business and management discipline plus satisfactory references from the applicant's University. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications are considered. |
| Location | Llanbadarn Campus Llanbadarn Fawr Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3RJ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (or its equivalent) in a business and management discipline plus satisfactory references from the applicant's University. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications are considered. |
| Location | Llanbadarn Campus Llanbadarn Fawr Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3RJ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (or its equivalent) in a business and management discipline plus satisfactory references from the applicant's University. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications are considered. |
| Location | Llanbadarn Campus Llanbadarn Fawr Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3RJ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (or its equivalent) in a business and management discipline plus satisfactory references from the applicant's University. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications are considered. |
| Location | Llanbadarn Campus Llanbadarn Fawr Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3RJ |
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The University and Town
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth University has a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. The University offers a range of research and taught postgraduate programmes, with students from across the world choosing to study here.
Aberystwyth is a cosmopolitan market town nestled between the mountains and the sea. The University’s scenic location (part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere) provides a beautiful place to explore and unwind in-between studying.
Aberystwyth has a welcoming and inclusive community with a vibrant social life and culture, which …
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