University of Essex

Course Details

MSc Finance

Course Description

MSc Finance provides opportunities for you to enhance your knowledge and understanding of finance beyond your first degree level and to develop your abilities to read and understand the journals and current literature. MSc Finance will develop your analytical and critical thinking skills, and provide research training. You design and carry out independent studies and, as a graduate, are well prepared for employment as a finance specialist in industry, government, universities or research institutions.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

The breadth and depth of our courses and research, informed by social science theories and concepts, ensures you are able to succeed in a range of business roles across the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our courses are designed to foster the business leaders of the future who, through creativity, innovation and ethical awareness, will be able to meet the many challenges that the international business world continues to present. Recent graduates of our MSc Finance have found employment as the product planning head for Group On, a director at KMG Group, a business development manager for Right Freight Pvt Ltd and an analyst for Copal Partners.

MSc Finance University of Essex