University of Aberdeen: Finance and Investment Management
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Business School |
| Web | http://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Finance and Investment management is a major growth area. Finance graduates are in high demand worldwide and careers with a top finance qualification are diverse and often lucrative. The combination of academic challenge and practical, professional focus makes the prospect of studying our MSc Finance and Investment Management - featuring built-in professional qualifications - highly appealing for those wanting to advance future career and earning potential.
This well-established MSc is founded on years of financial and investment expertise within the Department – and on some powerful global connections with the financial sector. We focus not only on academic success but on helping students to build the broad range of specialist skills and experience that contribute to employability. The University trading room streams up-to-the-minute data, to enable would-be traders and fund managers to 'practice' investing. It's a hands-on opportunity for you to react instantly to live news feeds and gain the skills required to work productively in the financial services industry, picking up the practical skills required for life at the Stock Exchange before you graduate.
You don’t need a background in finance or business-related-subjects, but being numerate will be advantageous. This programme will provide a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of finance, economies and investment for both early career finance professionals and those aspiring to enter a finance profession.
Sponsorship info
View the programme page to find out about any scholarships and funding you may be able to apply for.
MSc (Econ)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is open to graduates from any discipline, and does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Assessment | The programme assesses the competency and skills that you will need in the financial world in a number of ways. You will give individual and group presentations, prepare reports, sit traditional exams, write academic essays and complete the Dissertation over the summer period. |
| Modules | View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your master’s degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| EU | 8300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17900 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Aberdeen
"95.8% of our graduates enter jobs, research posts or further study within six months of graduating."
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Overview
The University of Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the UK, located in ‘Old Aberdeen’ on a beautiful medieval campus. The stunning contemporary glass Sir Duncan Rice library offers an excellent modern study area with panoramic views across the city, beach and beyond.
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