Global Finance (Extended Professional Practice) MSc
Coventry University
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OverviewThis master’s course aims to provide you with a comprehensive programme of global finance, providing you with the knowledge and professional skills to develop a career in investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance or risk management. You will also have the opportunity to gain practical career-ready skills from using our Bloomberg Trading Floor, and S&P Capital IQ computer lab. This masters course is endorsed by both the CFA Institute and GARP, offering excellent ...Read more

Overview

This master’s course aims to provide you with a comprehensive programme of global finance, providing you with the knowledge and professional skills to develop a career in investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance or risk management. You will also have the opportunity to gain practical career-ready skills from using our Bloomberg Trading Floor, and S&P Capital IQ computer lab. This master's course is endorsed by both the CFA Institute and GARP, offering excellent preparation for an international career in finance, banking or risk management.

This course integrates both the CFA and FRM exam curricula into a single master’s programme, specialising in traditional financial analysis, portfolio management, alternative investment and financial risk-management. This programme is highly professionally relevant, producing well-equipped, career-ready graduates.

Studying full or part-time, you’ll cover the majority of the curriculum required to pass the rigorous professional finance exams which are most in demand from global financial institutions – namely certification with the CFA Institute or the Global Association of Risk Professionals Financial Risk Manager (FRM). If you wish to sit for these qualifications on graduation, you will need to register and complete the final exams with the relevant professional bodies.

Career prospects

Students who successfully complete the course will emerge from Coventry University London’s MSc Global Finance and MSc Global Finance with Extended Professional Practice with a set of highly employable behaviours, attitudes and competencies (technical skills: quantitative, analytical, regulatory and soft skills: problem-solving, creativity, communication, team-working, agile) which are in high demand among employers and are indispensable qualities within the Financial industry.

Typical career routes for graduates from this course can include: corporate finance, investment and credit analysts; portfolio managers; financial analysts; corporate financiers; working for international financial and government institutions and academia, including further PhD study.

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Entry requirements

A second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent). Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Work experience is desirable but not essential.

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£15,400 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£15,400 | £21,250 (extended prof experience) per year.

£20,050 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£20,050 | £21,250 (extended prof. practice) per year..

£20,050 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£20,050 | £21,250 (extended prof. practice) per year..

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Uni info

Coventry University
Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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