MSc Finance
University of Aberdeen Business School
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
24 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,900 / per course
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Introduction
Key Facts
An internationally recognised business school with accreditations including CIMA, CIM, CMI and ACCA. You will graduate with the same qualification and certification as students studying on-campus.
- Study Mode: 100% online. No fixed lectures and tutorials. Ideal for working professionals.
- Language: English
- Start Dates: February, July, October
- Duration: 24 months
- Fees: £15,900. No application fee. Choose to pay in monthly instalments with no hidden costs.
- Entry Requirements: UK 2:2 or equivalent. No professional finance experience is required.
- Supported: Unlimited tuition and tech support. Access to our careers service for up to 5 years after graduation.
- Global Network: Join a diverse international cohort of peers and collaborate in real time.
Why the University of Aberdeen Business School?
- Founded in 1495, the University has a proud tradition of academic excellence which continues into its sixth century.
- A leading international Business School, providing solid expertise to assist you in your future career.
- Our strength in research means that Master’s students benefit from the expertise of staff who are pioneers in their discipline.
- We have 83,500 alumni across 192 countries. Some of our alumni work in top positions, such as Group Finance Director of HSBC Holdings, CEO for Aberdeen Asset Management, and Chief Operating Officer for Hasberg Global Investors.
Ideal Students
Is the MSc Finance right for me?
Develop your competitive advantage by exploring the latest evolutions in financial technology while mastering core disciplines. The MSc Finance is the perfect programme for:
- Experienced professionals who are passionate about finance and want to adapt and take their career in a new and exciting direction.
- Aspiring accounting and finance professionals who are pursuing the skills to rapidly enhance their career prospects and salary expectations.
- Restless professionals who want to equip themselves with the tools and specialist finance skills to make a professional impact.
Program Outcome
Your Skills and Industry Knowledge Will Be in High Demand
- A programme that deepens your knowledge of core financial theory, developing key skills in areas such as corporate finance, portfolio analysis, asset valuation, derivatives, and risk management.
- A programme with the option to earn credits towards your MSc Finance by studying for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential.
- A programme that explores the recent and future areas of development in finance, in areas such as Fintech, Big Data, Regulation and International Banking.
Career Opportunities
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Curriculum
What You'll Learn
Across the two year MSc programme you’ll progress through three blocks, each containing four courses which cover core finance topics including:
- Financial Analysis
- Understanding Financial Markets
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Ethics
- FinTech and Big Data
- CFA Training (optional)
How You Study
Our online study platform has been specifically designed for ease of use and communication.
- No face-to-face classes to attend
- Log in at any time, from any device
- Access all of your courses and learning materials
- Interact with your fellow students in secure online forums
- Benefit from unlimited one-to-one feedback, guidance and support
Rankings
Our Rankings for 2022
- Top 20 – Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide (UK)
- Top 20 – Guardian University League Table (UK)
- Top 5 – Overall student satisfaction (National UK Student Survey 2021)
- Times Higher Education (UK/World) – 22/158
- QS World Rankings (UK/World) – 28/205
- 75% of our research is classified as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework)
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