International Finance MFin

This intensive programme covers an intellectually sophisticated curriculum to provide you with an in depth knowledge of financial theory and practice, with a distinctive focus on the global marketplace. It will give you a thorough understanding in the area of international finance to help you develop a critical appreciation of the issues surrounding global organisations in rapidly changing economies.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- MFin in International Finance is well established at the Adam Smith Business School. The programme is ranked by the QS and Financial Times. <br/><br/><br/>- The programme fosters critical awareness to help you appraise models, theories and issues relevant to the finance functions of international organisations.<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop an impressive portfolio of skills, for example to analyse ways in which principal capital markets and institutions operate; critically understand the main and alternative products available to firms and investors; evaluate complex financial and investment decisions.<br/><br/><br/>- There is an excellent range of optional courses to give you a thorough understanding in the areas which are increasingly important for a career in finance or investment.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by staff who are highly regarded nationally and internationally for their excellent research output.<br/><br/><br/>- The Adam Smith Business School has access to Bloomberg terminals, statistical software systems and a wide collection of well-known financial data sources and engines.<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.<br/><br/><br/>- Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited. <br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>You will take three core and three optional courses and undertake a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation, on a finance-related theme.<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>Corporate finance and valuation<br/>International capital markets<br/>Principles of financial econometrics.<br/><br/>**Optional Courses** <br/>Behavioural finance<br/>Financial analysis and equity valuation<br/>Financial regulation and ethics<br/>Financial risk management<br/>Governing risk and uncertainty<br/>International banking and financial markets<br/>International financial management<br/>Mergers and acquisitions<br/>Risk management and derivatives securities.