Finance MSc
Newcastle University
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Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions.Youll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. Youll gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career.The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills finance. This course will suit you if ...Read more

Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions.You'll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. You'll gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career.The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills finance. This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:investment bankingfinancial researchfinancial tradingYour studies will include:financial markets and institutionsthe management of the asset-specific company and country riskWe'll encourage you to engage with contemporary debates. This should be related to the operation of financial markets and institutions. You'll learn about the types and function of financial markets. Such as:stockbondforeign exchangederivative marketsYou'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets.

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16/279
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ESRAA SAID MOHAMED ELGHONIMY
14 Feb 25

My experience as a PhD student at Newcastle University Business School has been largely positive. The school provides a supportive and stimulating research environment, with..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need to show an understanding of: basic calculus; probability theory; statistical inference. You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.

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£16,000 per year

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£29,900 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

£29,900 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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ESRAA SAID MOHAMED ELGHONIMY
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Finance and Accounting PhD
My experience as a PhD student at Newcastle University Business School has been largely positive. The school provides a supportive and stimulating research environment, with...
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