MSc Finance

The Finance MSc course offered by Lancaster University is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of finance and investment. The course combines the academic theory of finance with a strong practical perspective delivering a range of skills that are vital to consider a career in finance.Course Content: The curriculum includes elements of economics, accounting and corporate finance. Students are subjected to extensive practical trainings and workshops led by both academic and industry experts. The program encapsulates all aspects of finance from corporate to financial markets, ethics and sustainability.Key Modules: Some of the critical modules include Quantitative Methods for Finance, Economics of Financial Markets, Portfolio management, Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Accounting and Corporate Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) University Affiliation Program. This means that students are provided with a solid grounding in the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.Future Careers: This course serves as a launchpad for careers in investment, finance, banking, and insurance. Many graduates choose to go for roles such as financial analyst, investment banker, corporate treasurer, management consultant, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.