| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
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Financial Statement Analysis 1
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module introduces students to the processes of the preparation of publicly available corporate financial information, with emphasis placed on the requirements of United States GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The module continues by considering the analysis of financial statements and the rules governing disclosure. |
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Financial Statement Analysis 2
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module presents students with an opportunity to explore issues such as the adoption of IFRS in the EU, aspects of Financial Reporting Quality inculding accounting warning signs, and CSR. Students develop their ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and investigate issues such as accounting for multinational operations and inter-corporate investments. |
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Quantitative Analysis
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module introduces students to elementary statistics as applied to the theory and practice of financial investment. The module covers a wide range of topics such as estimating the time value of money and other discount cash flow applications, market returns, probability, sampling and estimation, correlation, regression and hypothesis testing. |
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Financial Data Analysis
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module builds on the content of the earlier Quantitative Methods module, applying statistical methodology to investment decisions, often under conditions of uncertainty. The Quantitative Methods module emphasised the characteristics of different asset classes, often focussing on key differences among those characteristics. In this module, the emphasis shifts to the analysis and valuation of the various assets and classes of asset. Additionally, students' skills in the earlier Financial Statement Analysis 1 module are further developed to enable them to apply fundamental analysis to investment and valuation issues. Finally, students are introduced to standard asset and equity valuation models. |
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Asset Valuation
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module builds on the earlier Financial Markets and Institutions Module, applying appropriate methods to a wider range of financial decisions. In this module, the focus is on the evaluation, assessment and use of debt instruments and derivative securities and the use of these classes of security in the formulation of practical investment strategies. The module considers the application of these techniques to a wide range of debt instruments with differing characteristics. The forms of derivative securities considered in this module include forwards, futures, swaps and options. |
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Financial Markets and Institutions
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15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module introduces students introduces students to the main financial markets, the instruments traded on them and financial institutions participating in global financial markets . The module will cover topics such as Organisation and functioning of securities markets, markets participants and institutions, valuation of securities etc. |
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Economics, Finance and Banking
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module provides students with a sound understanding of key Economics, Banking and Finance concepts. The module attempts to provide students with an integrated understanding of finance, economics and banking by helping them to develop and consolidate their knowledge of the subject. In semester A, students are introduced to fundamental concepts while in semester B students are explore more complex concepts such us portfolio investment, financial economics and contemporary issues in banking. Module content in semester B will also be enriched by staff expertise and experience in Banking research. |
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Advanced Business Research
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| In this module, students develop advanced postgraduate level skills of independent research, analysis, evaluation, writing and presentation, all within a business research context. This advances postgraduate students' knowledge and skill set, to enable them to become professional business researchers. Students will be able to robustly design and implement research according to their own or an employer's business objectives; to locate relevant, current, reliable business information; to synergise findings, analyse and present quantitative data, draw insightful conclusions and make innovative, evidence-based recommendations. Students acquire skills that will take them beyond the university environment and the 'masters student' timescale, into 'real world' researching as a competitive, advanced skill, integral to achieving business success and realising their career ambitions. |
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Professional and Consultancy Skills
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module is designed to develop professional and consultancy skills. The curriculum was prepared in consultation with employers, to reflect what they seek from today's professional entry-level graduate. It includes a critical examination of leadership styles and management techniques, negotiation and change management skills, the ability to design projects from inception to completion, and liaising with internal and external clients to identify requirements, and achieve outputs within the optimum timescale. The commitment to reflexive practice encourages students to reflect on their knowledge and experience as they look at different aspects of professional performance, and to identify areas for change and enhancement to achieve career goals. |
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Dissertation (MSc FIB)
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60 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The process of preparing a dissertation requires some formal introduction to the theories and practices of research. The 'Research Methods: MSc Finance and Investment Banking' module provides this essential underpinning for formulating a research proposal on which the dissertation will be based. Each student will be allocated a personal dissertation supervisor, who will guide the student through the process of selecting a research area and hypotheses which will then be developed into a substantial piece of research, with
appropriate and managerially-significant conclusions and recommendations. The completed work will comprise approximately 15,000 words and will demonstrate a rounded expertise in the module areas within the MSc
Finance and Investment Management. The dissertation is supported by the module 'Research Methods: MSc Finance and Investment Banking', formal computer classes taking place in computer laboratories during
Semester B, individual supervision and student-led support group meetings. |
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Research Methods MSc FIB
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0 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The purpose of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction to analytical techniques used in accounting, finance and economics. It contains a treatment of classical empirical techniques such as data
sources, data managements and fundamental statistical and econometric analysis and techniques. There will be an emphasis on how to carry out applied work based on previous theoretical developments and the
formulation of new testable hypotheses within the boundaries of feasibility and scientific accuracy. These elements will form the basis of the individual research project in the field of accounting, finance and economics
and will contribute the students' know ledge and understanding of the requirements of carrying out an independent project and how the latter can enhance their overall student experience, know ledge, understanding as w ell as the students' employment prospects. |
