University of Glasgow: International Financial Analysis
| 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
The Masters in International Financial Analysis will help shape your career with our industry-tailored degree programme. Guided by leading experts, you will gain essential skills and strategic insight in international finance and financial analysis, positioning you for success in some of the most competitive financial analysis and investment positions in the global marketplace.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This programme is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and covers 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), helping you prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, a globally recognised investment credential.
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Each year, five CFA scholarships are available, allowing you to take the CFA exam during the academic year or after graduation.
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Our industry-driven curriculum combines in-depth knowledge of financial markets and products with practical experience through specialised Finance in Practice Workshops.
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Choose from a wide selection of electives that let you focus on your interests. Options range from from options such as Data Science and Machine Learning in Finance to Climate Finance and ESG investment.
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Access leading financial tools and data sources like Bloomberg terminals, WRDS: Compustat, CRSP, Thomson Reuters Insider Data, Datastream and Thomson ONE & Deals.
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Enjoy personalised guidance from our skills development programme and a dedicated Career Development Coach to help you balance academic learning with essential employability skills.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take five core courses and one optional course, and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.
Core courses Capital Markets and Investment Corporate Finance and Securities Financial Analysis and Equity Valuation Financial Econometrics Financial Reporting and Interpretation Dissertation and Research Methods
Optional courses Climate Finance and ESG Investment Data Science and Machine Learning in Finance Financial Risk Management International Fixed Income Markets Derivative Securities
CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates have gone on to be senior investment managers, business analysts, and budgeting and reporting HR managers. Employers include Volkswagen Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Deloitte and Johnson & Johnson. 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.
MSc
| 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 Introductory Finance and/or Economics and/or Introductory Accounting at an average grade of pass AND at least 1 credit bearing module in SCQF Level 6 Numeracy (or equivalent) 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
Welcome to the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, where history meets innovation, and you meet your future.
The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School is proud to be part of one of Europe’s top business schools, distinguished by the prestigious triple crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, a mark of global excellence held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.
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