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    MSc 1 year, full-time

Course Description

This is for you if... you want to apply your understanding of economics and quantitative techniques to the analysis of problems in business regulation, organisation and finance.

The MSc in Business Analysis and Finance provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge of economics to the analysis of business problems and finance. The course combines advanced academic learning with real-world practical insights and will open up a wide range of career opportunities.

By taking this MSc, you will gain advanced knowledge and expertise in quantitative techniques and have the opportunity to apply those skills to problem solving in the areas of business regulation, organisation and finance. The course will equip you with computer skills which can be applied to business data analysis and develop your confidence in the use and presentation of economic arguments in your professional role.

To help you develop the skills that leading employers ask for, and let you see how traders work, we have 16 Bloomberg terminals in the ULSB Trading Room in the School of Business.

Entry Requirements

A good second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with some mathematical or statistical content.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Student Destinations

Our finance and economics courses have been developed to match the needs of employers and are highly regarded within business and government, whether national or international. 

Many of our students have gone on to work in major banks, companies, and governments, or pursued careers in academia and education.

A postgraduate qualification from the University of Leicester is career changing. It can be the spring board to promotion with your current employer, the platform from which to launch a new career, or simply an aid to becoming more effective in your current role.

If you are already in employment, enhancing your career by studying at postgraduate level gives a clear signal to employers that you are committed to developing your skills and knowledge and have studied to a higher level.

Module Details

Semester 1

  • Financial Analysis and Investment
  • Financial Modelling
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Financial Risk Management

Semester 2

  • Economics of Organisation
  • Corporate Finance
  • International Money and Finance
  • The Macroeconomic Environment

Term 3

  • Management Accounting
  • Business and Financial Forecasting

Plus your Dissertation

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