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University of Stirling: Finance

Institution University of Stirling View institution profile
Department Stirling Business School - Accounting, Finance and Economics
Web www.stir.ac.uk
Email postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
Telephone 01786 466655
Study type Taught

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.

  • The award-winning global financial trading boot camp run with our partner, AmplifyMe, 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.

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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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