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Open University: Finance (E83)
| Institution | Open University |
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| Department | The Open University |
| Web | http://www.open.ac.uk |
| general-enquiries@open.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 303 5303 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This qualification is designed to support professional development and practice in a wide range of roles in finance, whether you are developing in your career or aspiring to enter the sector, such as investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance, treasury, and consultancy. It provides a thorough grounding in areas such as the financing of companies and other organisations finance, instruments and structures of financial markets, financial decision-making, valuation, mergers & acquisitions and financial reporting. It develops competencies in applying statistical and econometric techniques, and equips you with knowledge of the fundamentals of Islamic finance, ethics, and corporate governance. You can choose to specialise either in derivatives and financial risk management, or in investment and portfolio management.
Key features of the course
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Provides an up-to-date perspective on both theory and practice in national and international contexts
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Learn and apply the most important tools for financial analysis and decision support
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Acquire competencies in statistical and econometric analysis
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Develop your digital literacy skills, research capabilities and critical thinking
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Opens up the opportunity to top up to the MSc in Finance in just one more year by completing a dissertation module.
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission. This diploma requires an aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications. You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. To help you decide whether you are ready, you’ll find more information by following the links to our website. |
| Location | Distance Learning Online None |
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