MSc Finance

The Finance MSc at Queen’s University Belfast is a rigorous postgraduate programme designed to equip students with the skills required to succeed in the challenging field of finance. The programme focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of finance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the financial industry.Course Content: The course provides an in-depth study of key areas such as financial theory, financial econometrics, financial reporting and corporate finance. Additionally, students are given the unique experience of managing a live portfolio of equities in the Student Managed Fund module.Key Modules: Some of the foundational modules include Financial Theory, Quantitative Finance, Financial Reporting and Analysis, and Asset Pricing. After covering the essentials, students have the flexibility to shape their learning by choosing from a wide variety of elective modules.Accreditations: The Finance MSc course is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, highlighting the relevance and quality of the programme to potential employers in the finance sector.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in the finance sector including investment banking, securities sales and trading, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private banking, credit products, financial and credit risk management and consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.