Course summary
You will examine and study issues in finance, financial markets, and risk, which have become increasingly important in recent years. Learn about investments, investment management, research methodology, and econometrics for finance. You will study the operation of modern business organisations and the role of financial institutions and capital markets in the global economy. You'll learn about statistical techniques that are employed in practice to investigate a firm’s value and asset price. You'll also explore contemporary debates in finance and financial markets. You will have the opportunity to apply theory to real-world problems in finance and understand the difficulties involved in applying these theories. Successful completion of this degree means that you will be exempt from ACCA papers: Applied Knowledge AB Applied Knowledge MA Applied Knowledge FA (previously F1-F4)
Assessment method
Modules are examined in December and April/ May. Students complete their supervised dissertation during the summer. The dissertation takes around three months to complete with final drafts submitted in August.
Entry requirements
Good first degree, preferably the equivalent of a UK 2:2 degree, in accounting, finance or related business discipline.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2023/4 are yet to be confirmed.
Provider information
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN