MSc Finance

MSc Finance is a postgraduate course offered by the University of Essex. This course has been designed to offer students the chance to study a wide range of financial disciplines including financial markets, banking, finance policy, and corporate finance. An added benefit of this course is that students will learn how to use professional financial databases like Bloomberg and DataStream in our trading suite and economics laboratory.Course Content: This program includes core areas of finance like investments, financial modeling, corporate finance, and financial econometrics. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements, calculate risk and return on investment, and understand the principles of financial markets. The program combines theory and practice to ensure a rounded understanding of the subject matter. Key Modules: The key modules may include Introduction to Postgraduate Study, Corporate Finance, Dissertation, Financial Econometrics, and Investments. Optional modules are also offered which include Fixed Income Securities, Advanced Financial Analysis, Finance Research Techniques, and Financial Decision Making.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), so you can gain an extra professional qualification alongside your degree.Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Finance are well-equipped to pursue careers in various fields such as investment banking, financial planning, corporate finance, and financial analysis. They also fill roles in consultancy, research, and the public sector, working as financial analysts, finance managers, business analysts, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.