MSc Finance and Investment
Full-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Accounting, banking and finance
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The course aims to develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the key products, investment strategies and risks present in financial markets. It is ideal for individuals wishing to work in financial markets and investment and wanting to progress their career rapidly.
We have consulted industry practitioners and professional bodies to ensure that it prepares you for a career in financial services. The financial services industry is a fast paced and dynamic area to work in with a strong and identifiable career path.
The dissertation allows you to focus upon a subject that interests you, contributing to career development.
Sheffield Business School has a diverse mix of cultures with students from the UK, Asia, India, Pakistan, Africa, the EU and North and Central America. This multicultural environment provides a great opportunity for developing mutual activities and improving cross-cultural understanding among students.
This course is linked with the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT). During the course you study the ACT Certificate in International Treasury Management (CertITM) as part of the international treasury management module.
The CertITM provides a fundamental understanding of the core elements of treasury and financial risk management. It combines the technical and practical skills necessary for professionals working in international finance. If you successfully complete the CertITM and this course, you are eligible for direct entry onto the MCT advanced diploma, subject to work experience.
You can take professional exams whilst you are in the UK. However costs vary and fees would be on top of your normal course fees.
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Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course, plus an additional fee of £600 if you choose to study the optional module international treasury management
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £12,060 for the course, plus an additional fee of £600 if you choose to study the optional module international treasury management
2014/15 academic year
Typically £12,150 for the course, plus an additional fee of £600 if you choose to study the optional module international treasury management
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
Assessment methods include examinations, phase tests, individual assignments, group work tasks
Successfully completing the international treasury management module gives you an additional professional qualification awarded by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT).
