MSc in Finance
Oxford Brookes University
Key Information
Campus location
Headington, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 16,200 / per year *
Application deadline
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* UK students full-time: £10,400 | International/EU students full-time: £16,200
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Introduction
Our MSc Finance programme balances technical knowledge with practical skills. You are taught in small interactive groups by experts from the finance industry as well as leading researchers.
Throughout this course, you can:
- understand how business decisions are made from a financial perspective
- explore how different financial markets, banks and foreign exchange operate
- acquire professional and digital skills to prepare you for your career
- develop practical skills in financial modelling and mathematical techniques
- appreciate broader issues including corporate social responsibility
- engage with our guest speakers such as the Deputy Chair of KPMG
Our students have gone on to work with prestigious global organisations such as Deutsche Bank, Societé General, the Share Centre, KPMG, Wiley and EDF Energy. They have careers such as financial trader, investment banker and financial analyst.
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Curriculum
Study modules
Compulsory modules
- Analytical Techniques for Finance
This will help you acquire the essential skills to study finance in depth. You will study areas of mathematics, statistics and the interpretation of accounting statements. - Corporate Finance Concepts
You will acquire theoretical knowledge on the elements of company value including how financial decisions contribute to meeting a corporation’s objectives. By having practical focus, the module contributes to your understanding of how financial decisions are taken by companies. - Financial Markets and Institutions
This module compared how international markets and institutions link the users and providers of funds within financial systems. It focuses on issues of asset pricing and market efficiency, and the effects of globalisation on organisations, technical innovation and regulatory change. - International Finance
Focusing on the operation of foreign exchange and derivative markets, you will examine the main theories of exchange rate determination and speculative attacks. It will consider the issues with currency risk management and hedging instruments. - Finance and Strategy
You will investigate the relationship between finance and corporate strategy. It will help you understand how financial decisions are affected by strategic issues and how corporate strategies need to take into account financial considerations.
Optional modules
- Applied Financial Econometrics
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Financial Modelling
- Strategic Business Simulation
Final project
- Research Project
This module incorporates research methods and a research project. This is a key component of the master's degree. The project provides you with an opportunity to explore a specialist area in depth. You have a choice to undertake a traditional dissertation or follow a structured research project which incorporates both theoretical and applied research. You will be provided with guidance and advice throughout the process.
Learning and teaching
Our teaching and learning methods include:
small interactive seminars
- workshop activities
- discussions
- problem-solving activities.
You will develop critical enquiry skills and a firm grounding in practice. And gain confidence so you can take on graduate jobs in leading organisations.
Our teaching staff are researchers and/or from an industry background. They have in-depth practical experience in business and management issues. You will also learn from visiting speakers from:
- business
- industry
- consultancies
- research bodies.
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Career Opportunities
This course helps you develop both academically and professionally providing you with a strong foundation for a career in finance. It offers you an opportunity to create global business links with fellow students, teaching staff and professionals you may meet during your time at Brookes.
You will develop skills which are embedded in the programme, such as:
- digital literacy
- communication
- presentation skills
- team working.
The MSc in Finance develops your ability to compete for challenging and interesting roles in finance or general business.
Our students are attractive to employers both in the UK and internationally and have gone to work in prestigious corporations such as:
- Citibank
- Apple
- HSBC
- Accenture
- IBM.
The roles they have taken up are varied and include:
- investment banker
- financial analyst
- fraud detection
- treasurer.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.