Department of Finance | MSc Finance (Corporate and International Finance)

MSc Finance (Corporate & International Finance) at Durham University

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Explore the dynamic world of investment, funds and banking with this CFA-affiliated course.

The MSc in Finance (Corporate and International Finance) offers you the exciting opportunity to explore the world of investment, funds and banking, and to study the movement of money around the globe by corporations and financial institutions.

Taught by academic specialists who are immersed in financial research, you will study core modules in key areas such as advanced financial theory, corporate finance, international finance and mergers and acquisitions. Learning is enhanced by a wide choice of optional modules which range from portfolio management to Fintech regulations and behaviour and neurofinance to climate finance You can further tailor the course to your interests through the completion of either a research-based dissertation or an applied business project in an area of your choice.

We are delighted to say that this course is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), the leading global association for investment professionals and the accepted benchmark around the world for technical excellence in financial markets.

The MSc will also give you opportunities to study abroad through our Dissertation Abroad scheme and an organised international study tour that offers an excellent insight into the workings of international business.

You will be invited to presentations by leading academics and top representatives of major global multinationals. To further immerse you in the subject we offer an Investment Club and a Trading Challenge which give you the chance to manage a genuine fund and take decisions regarding trading and investment.

The Business School has made a significant investment in database resources, giving you access to live and historical data from providers including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, DataStream and Orbis. These state-of-the-art databases give you the opportunity to interrogate the financial records of millions of companies worldwide and add valuable insight to your research.

The course is recognised for its high academic standards and is designed to deliver the knowledge and training you will need to make your mark in the highly pressurised and sophisticated world of finance.

Your learning will also equip you with a range of analytical and technical research skills that are sought after by employers around the globe and help you to stand out in a competitive jobs market. Equally, you will find the personal skills and traits nurtured on the course, such as confidence, leadership, communication and the ability to be creative and innovative, are valued in a wide range of professional roles.

As a Masters student in the Business School you will have access to one-to-one appointments with a specialist career consultant and you will be able to attend career insight sessions given by guest speakers who are experts in their particular sector. While the market for jobs is competitive, the support structure at Durham offers the tools to help you succeed.

Take a look at some of the roles taken up by recent finance graduates from the Business School:

• Tax Associate at PwC
• Consultant at KPMG China
• Consulting Manager at CICITS
• Assistant Manager at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
• Audit Manager at PwC Thailand
• IT Graduate at Close Brothers Group

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