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University of Glasgow: International Finance
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Adam Smith Business School View department profile |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk/business |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This intensive programme covers an intellectually sophisticated curriculum to provide you with an in depth knowledge of financial theory and practice, with a distinctive focus on the global marketplace. It will give you a thorough understanding in the area of international finance to help you develop a critical appreciation of the issues surrounding global organisations in rapidly changing economies.
- MFin in International Finance is well established at the Adam Smith Business School. The programme is ranked by the QS and Financial Times.
- The programme fosters critical awareness to help you appraise models, theories and issues relevant to the finance functions of international organisations.
- You will develop an impressive portfolio of skills, for example to analyse ways in which principal capital markets and institutions operate; critically understand the main and alternative products available to firms and investors; evaluate complex financial and investment decisions.
- There is an excellent range of optional courses to give you a thorough understanding in the areas which are increasingly important for a career in finance or investment.
- You will be taught by staff who are highly regarded nationally and internationally for their excellent research output.
- The Adam Smith Business School has access to Bloomberg terminals, statistical software systems and a wide collection of well-known financial data sources and engines.
- Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
You will take three core and three optional courses and undertake a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation, on a finance-related theme.
Core courses
- CORPORATE FINANCE AND VALUATION
- INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS
- PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS
Optional courses
- BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
- CLIMATE FINANCE AND ESG INVESTMENT
- DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN FINANCE
- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND EQUITY VALUATION
- FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- INTERNATIONAL BANKING & FINANCIAL MARKETS
- INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
- RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
You will develop the knowledge to work in a variety of financial functions, and for a variety of firms such as banks, insurance companies and financial service companies. International Finance alumni have gone on to be finance managers, credit analysts, auditors and corporate portfolio managers around the world. Employers include Samsung, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Barclays, E&Y, Shenzhen Media Group, China Merchants Bank and Bank of China. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.
MFin
University of Glasgow
Adam Smith Business School
The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School has the triple crown of accreditation and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, evidence of our credibility and performance worldwide. In 2019, the School was also recognised by the Athena Swan Charter, achieving a Bronze Award for gender equality. In 2020, the Adam Smith Business School became an advanced signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). This signals our commitment to promote sustainability and responsible management in our teaching, research and practice.
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