MSc Finance

The MSc Finance course at the University of Stirling is designed to provide a rigorous grounding in the principle of finance. Individuals learn to develop an understanding of how corporations use financial markets to raise capital, manage risk and return, and make strategic decisions. The course combines practical applications with rigorous theory to prepare students for a wide range of careers in finance.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of subjects such as corporate finance, portfolio theory and risk management, quantitative finance, ethics in finance, international finance, derivatives, and financial statements. There is also a compulsory dissertation which allows students to investigate a finance topic in depth.Key Modules: The course includes various modules such as Introduction to Finance and Data Analysis, Corporate Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance and Derivatives, Professional Ethics in Finance, FinTech and Machine Learning, and Equity Analysis.Accreditations: This MSc Finance course at the University of Stirling has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, meaning it is closely tied to professional practice and well-suited to preparing students for the CFA exams.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue a wide range of opportunities in areas like investment banking, fund management, risk management, securities dealing and treasury management. Many graduates have also pursued doctoral research in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.