Heriot-Watt University Master's Degree in Financial Management (MSc.)
Ideal for those seeking lucrative employment in the financial sector
This programme is the logical study progression for successful graduates of the BA in Business and Finance and will prepare students for a potentially influential and lucrative career in the financial sector. For those who have the necessary aptitude, and can prove it at bachelor’s level, an MSc in Financial Management is perfect training for high level decision making in the areas of corporate financial management, derivatives, risk management, mergers and acquisitions etc, and gives access to senior positions in investment banks, financial consultancies and government ministries.
Course structure
The full-time MSc. programme comprises nine subjects divided into three levels, with each level being taught over a period of 6 months. Support tuition is built around textual course materials in ring binder format, provided by the University, which contain full course notes plus assignments, practice questions and model answers.
On passing each module students receive a Certificate of Achievement from the University. When three have been passed the student is eligible for a Post Graduate Certificate and, when six have been passed, a Post Graduate Diploma. When a student has passed all nine a Master's Degree is awarded at an (optional) graduation ceremony at the University in Edinburgh.
Course structure/syllabus
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Courses Duration
- 18 months
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification (such as CIMA or ACCA)
- O level English language, or overseas equivalent, or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:
- SELT Level B2
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Course starts
- 17th January 2012
- 24th July 2012
Qualifications
- Post-graduate Certificate in Financial Management (on passing Semester 1)
- Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Management (on passing Semester 2)
- Master's Degree in Financial Management (on passing Semester 3) - Designatory letters: MSc.
NQF Level
- This course is rated on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 7
Course Fee
- £ 8,925 (Holders of a relevant degree are very likely to be exempted one subject, thus reducing the tuition fee to £7,845.)
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Holders of a relevant degree are very likely to be exempted one subject, thus reducing the tuition fee to £7,845.
Heriot-Watt University has been named as Scottish University of the Year 2011/12 in the Sunday Times University Guide. The Award was made on the basis of Heriot-Watt's innovation, teaching excellence and research and the employability of its graduates. Alastair McCall, Editor of The Sunday Times University Guide said: 'The University has a fine record for innovation and relevant research and its graduates are highly regarded throughout the world'.
