Finance (MSc)
Cardiff University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Cathays Park Campus

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Challenge yourself on this practice-focused programme and develop the confidence, knowledge and skills for a successful career in finance.Studying our MSc Finance programme will help you to succeed in an interconnected, diverse and ever-changing international environment by exposing you to current thinking in finance and real-world challenges.We will provide you with an in-depth insight into strategic aspects of finance. You will explore the key topics of asset pricing, investment management ...Read more

Challenge yourself on this practice-focused programme and develop the confidence, knowledge and skills for a successful career in finance.

Studying our MSc Finance programme will help you to succeed in an interconnected, diverse and ever-changing international environment by exposing you to current thinking in finance and real-world challenges.

We will provide you with an in-depth insight into strategic aspects of finance. You will explore the key topics of asset pricing, investment management and corporate finance, alongside developing your consultancy and research skills. The programme will enable you to pursue a specialist career in investment management or trading, working as a senior executive or consultant in corporate or financial institutions. A variety of module options will help you tailor your learning in specific aspects of finance to achieve your future career aspirations.

You will be exposed to cutting-edge trading simulations in our flagship Trading Room. The 56-seat capacity trading floor, is one of the largest in the UK and provides you with the opportunity to gain the practical skills required for life at the stock exchange. An Optional Bloomberg Certification is also offered.

The programme examines a range of contemporary issues in finance, including the use of innovative financial technologies and instruments, electronic trading, ethical financial decision making and the corporate financial life-cycle.

Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

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22/101
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27th
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Abbie
12 Dec 24

The Student union is very fun, and lecturers are all very intelligent and friendly..Read more

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Afnan
31 Jan 24

It is a great place to study as it has a professional staff that mixes the theories with practical examples to link them to..Read more

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£30,450 per year

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Abbie
12 Dec 24
Accounting and Finance (MSc)
The Student union is very fun, and lecturers are all very intelligent and friendly...
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Afnan
31 Jan 24
Finance (MSc)
It is a great place to study as it has a professional staff that mixes the theories with practical examples to link them to...
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Cardiff University
Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.1 miles away
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