Finance

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The principal aim of the MSc in Finance is to develop an understanding of a broad range of financial concepts and their application to a range of management and organisational contexts.

Specifically you will be provided with a stimulating and intellectually challenging learning experience, along with rigorous education in the concepts of financial management and accounting and general management tools.

Teaching and assessment methodsAs a distance learning student you will be supported by a dedicated team of tutors and support staff. Studying away from the campus is enabled through bespoke module study books - available in hard copy and electronically - and Blackboard, our virtual learning environment.

You will be assessed at the end of each module either by a piece of written coursework or by examination. Exams are usually held in the UK on a Saturday (exam days in other countries may vary). If you do not live close to one of our regular exam venues we can arrange for you to take the exam in a local city for a nominal administrative charge.

Students based in the UK are expected to travel to Leicester to take their exams.

You will study seven core modules and then choose two elective modules, followed by Research Methods and a 15,000 word dissertation

Course modules

* Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills
* Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment
* Financial Statements: Theory, Practice, Critique
* Strategic Financial Management
* Financial Modelling
* Financial Risk Management
* Corporate Finance
* Two Electives (options)
* Research Methods
* Dissertation

* Possession of a good UK honours degree or its overseas equivalentOR an acceptable professional qualification * OR possession of either the University of Leicesters Diploma in Management or the University of Leicesters Professional Diploma in Management English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 90 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

* Alumni loyalty discount scheme
* Employer sponsorship
* ELCAS funding for members of the Armed Forces (UK)
* Professional and Career Development Loans (UK)
* Research Councils (postgraduate research students)
* International (non-EU) funding

Accreditation

The University of Leicester

The University of Leicester was founded as a university college in 1921 and granted its Royal Charter (degree-awarding powers) in 1957. It is a publicly-funded institution with a leading international reputation for teaching and research.

We have 23,000 full-time, part-time and distance learning students. Of the 12,600 full-time students, around 24% come from outside the European Union, from a total of more than 70 countries.

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The University occupies an attractive campus close to the centre of Leicester, just 160km or 70 minutes train journey from London.

Leicester offers a wide range of catered and self-catered University-managed accommodation to suit all tastes. We guarantee accommodation to all new students who apply before specified deadlines. The city also offers a good supply of private sector accommodation.

The University Library has been completely refurbished and extended as part of a £300 million campus development plan, and was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 2008.

Other campus services include restaurants, a bookshop, sports facilities and a health centre. Our newly-redeveloped Students Union includes a 1,750-capacity entertainment venue, shops, cafes, a bank and a student advice centre.

Our International Student Advisers provide specialist information and professional advice on many issues, including visas, immigration, banking and finance, while our Careers Advisers can give guidance on your chosen career and help with your initial job search.

Academic strengths and research

The University of Leicester was named University of the Year 2008-2009 by the leading magazine Times Higher Education, and in 2009-2010 won the Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Student Support.

We are highly ranked, consistently in the top 20 of major national tables and within the top 2% of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings and Times Higher World Rankings).