University of Glasgow: International Finance
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | Adam Smith Business School View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Position yourself as a leader with our Masters in International Finance. Tailored for the dynamic international marketplace, the programme is ranked among the top 100 programmes worldwide by the QS and FT. It will empower you to apply financial theory to address the latest challenges faced by global organisations in complex and rapidly changing economies.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - Improve your critical thinking to address key financial issues for international organisations. Learn to analyse capital markets, understand diverse financial products, and evaluate complex financial decisions.
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Tailor your learning experience to suit your goals. Focus on advanced topics with a wide range of electives, including Climate Finance & ESG Investments and Data Science & Machine Learning.
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Learn from expert academics - including Dr Hormoz Ramian - who are recognised nationally and internationally for their world-class finance research.
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Access cutting-edge financial tools, data sources and engines, such as Bloomberg terminals, S&P, Fitch, Bureau van Dijk, and Moody’s.
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Accelerate your career in international finance through our unique blend of research-led learning, real-world expertise, and industry connections, including Finance in Practice (FiP) workshops.
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As a CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association) Academic Partner, you have the possibility to apply for scholarships to take the prestigious CAIA Level I & II exams.
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Benefit from an individualised skills development program and a dedicated Career Development Coach, helping you balance academic learning with essential employability skills to achieve your professional goals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 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 Dissertation and Research Methods
Optional courses Behavioural Finance Climate Finance and ESG Investment Data Science and Machine Learning in Finance Financial Analysis and Equity Valuation Asset Pricing and Macro-Finance Financial Risk Management International Fixed Income Markets Mergers and Acquisitions Derivative Securities
CAREER PROSPECTS 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.
Master of Finance - MFin
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with at least 1 credit bearing module in Maths and/or Physics and/or Statistics and/or Econometrics at an average grade of pass. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
About the Adam Smith Business School
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