The ever-changing nature of financial markets, financial institutions and business firms, has made it increasingly important for finance experts including financial managers in multinational companies, investment analysts in securities firms, lending officers in banks and other financial institutions and traders in capital markets and dealing rooms - to have a clear understanding of the theory and practice relating to financial market operations and corporate financial strategy. Familiarity with the most recent developments in risk appraisal, portfolio analysis, the engineering of synthetic products, modelling techniques, financial analysis and valuation are essential requirements for all those involved directly in financial activities or who wish to gain a deeper understanding of this important area of business management. The MSc and MA Finance programmes at Bangor offer you a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the financial and corporate sectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relating to financial markets and the financial management of business firms.

The course will be of interest to the following people: * Graduates who wish to develop advanced analytical skills in finance * Science graduates with the relevant technical skills who wish to undertake advanced study in the finance area * Graduates who wish to pursue a career in investment banking and other capital markets related areas * Employees in public and private organisations who wish to develop their finance * Managers employed in central banks, development banks and other banking and financial services firms who wish to advance their finance skills * Graduates contemplating a career in the investment banking sector and also in other financial service firms * Graduates who have relevant practical experience and wish to enhance their skills in the areas of finance.