Course summary

Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions. You'll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. You'll gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career. The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills and competencies in finance. This course will suit you if you are interested in the following careers: investment banking financial research financial trading Your studies will include: financial markets and institutions the management of the asset-specific company and country risk We'll encourage you to engage with contemporary debates. This should be related to the operation of financial markets and institutions. You'll learn about the types and function of financial markets. Such as: stock bond foreign exchange derivative markets You'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets. What you'll learn Our course is responsive to trends and issues in global financial markets and services. It features compulsory modules in financial theory and corporate policy. It also includes optional modules on: financial markets financial institutions applied empirical methods in finance Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your empirical projects and dissertation. Advanced statistical software Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including: Eviews SPSS Stata Gauss MATLAB SAS Maple Minitab Financial databases You'll also have access to a number of financial databases including: Bloomberg DataStream Fame Amadeus WRDS Compustat CRSP Oriana Global Financial Database Graduate destinations Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including: assistant chief financial officer financial analyst accountant financial trader auditor investment analyst risk analyst controller PhD candidate Careers This course prepares you for a wide range of careers with employers, such as: KPMG Industrial and Commercial Bank of China PwC Accenture Santander UK J.P. Morgan Kingston Smith LLP HongRun Shanghai Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. Buss Group Moore Kingston Smith LLP Delivery The course is modular, with: taught modules from October to May a final dissertation project from June to September This master’s degree offers you a stimulating curriculum and a supportive teaching and learning environment. Guest lectures Guest lectures by practitioners and policymakers on this course complement the study of theoretical frameworks. These lectures analyse the most recent trends in: financial markets banking industries They also provide an overview of the available opportunities within the financial sector. Accreditation Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Association of MBAs (AMBA) Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry. Facilities Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include: regional, nationality and international leaders alumni leading professionals and practitioners from industry The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.