MSc Finance

The Finance MSc course at Coventry University offers a comprehensive understanding of financial theory and practice, with a focus on current debates in the finance industry. The course is designed to provide with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of financial decision making, accounting and risk management, enabling students to interpret and use financial information, handle complex strategic financial issues and manage risk in organisations.Course Content: This full-time course runs over one year, split into three 16-week semesters, during which time you will study 180 credits. The course is composed of core modules that aim to equip students with in-depth knowledge of key finance concepts and techniques, with applied focus on various sectors including multinational corporations, SMEs, financial institutions and government bodies.Key Modules: The course modules are designed to cover areas such as Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis and Valuation, International Financial Markets, Risk Management for Banks and Multinational Corporations, and an independent project in line with career aspirations or areas of interest. Also, the optional module will offer a choice between Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Financial Markets Trading.Accreditations: This course is professionally accredited by Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and the CFA Institute. This will ensure the curriculum is aligned to professional body requirements. Future Careers: Graduates of this course may pursue careers in a wide variety of sectors, such as banking, financial analysis, portfolio management, financial consultancy or corporate finance within various organisation types from multinational companies to SMEs, financial institutions and government bodies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.