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University of Stirling: Finance
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Accounting and Finance |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| accountingandfinance@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467283 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Finance now goes beyond numbers and compliance. Modern finance needs the agility to respond to disruptive technology. This disruption includes generative AI, increased fraud and cyber risk.
In response, our MSc Finance covers the latest in financial theory. We’ll give you hands-on experience of financial decision-making. You’ll also gain practical knowledge of financial markets. You'll understand how markets react to geopolitical events such as financial crises.
Your career is our priority Our Masters degree in Finance will enhance your employability with practical experience.
Our award-winning global financial trading AmplifyMe Boot Camp lets you trade in real-time. Develop practical skills in investment portfolio management through the Student Managed Investment Fund. Develop practical investment skills and understand portfolio management. Access professional financial databases including Bloomberg and Capital IQ. The databases hold real-time data about international financial markets. Gain career skills through group projects, problem-based learning and simulations. Join our network of Finance experts Strong corporate ties with companies such as HSBC and Stanley Morgan. This helps with networking, placements and internships. Networking and guest lectures from the finance industry. Previous guest lectures have included Aberdeen Asset Management, UBS and Lego. A thriving Alumni network of professionals and practitioners of finance. Gain Chartered Financial Analyst status This Master in Finance covers much of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme. This will help you gain CFA Charterholder status which makes a key difference when applying for jobs.
We are AACSB accredited The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not the applicant's 1st language, evidence of proficiency must be provided, such as a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands). If the applicant does not meet the required score it may be possible to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register applicants must hold a conditional offer for a course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
The course provides a thorough grounding in the latest theory and analytical techniques used by finance professionals, allowing you to understand how money influences the world we live in.
You’ll gain hands-on experience of the process of financial decision-making and practical knowledge of the workings and role of financial markets in the allocation of capital. The course also gives you an understanding of the qualitative and quantitative techniques needed to interpret market reactions to geopolitical events such as Coronavirus, Brexit, oil-price shocks and financial crises.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not the applicant's 1st language, evidence of proficiency must be provided, such as a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands). If the applicant does not meet the required score it may be possible to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register applicants must hold a conditional offer for a course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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