International Financial Analysis MSc

International Financial Analysis aims to develop your awareness and understanding of international finance and financial analysis, preparing you for some of the most competitive financial analysis and investment positions in the global marketplace.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- This programme is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. It has been acknowledged for incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). The knowledge acquired on the programme should position you well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognised investment credential in the world.<br/><br/><br/>- The curriculum is industry driven aiming to solidify and expand your knowledge of financial markets and a range of financial products traded therein. It will equip you with analytical tools used in financial analysis so you will be proficient at analysing and interpreting financial information in order to make optimal decisions.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have an opportunity to apply for one of the five CFA scholarships each year- you can take the CFA exam either during the academic year or after you graduate.<br/><br/><br/>- The Adam Smith Business School has a wide range of statistical packages and financial data sources and engines including Bloomberg terminals, WRDS: Compustat, CRSP, Thomson Reuters Insider Data, Datastream and Thomson ONE & Deals. <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 five core courses and one optional course, and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>Corporate finance and investment<br/>Financial analysis and equity valuation <br/>Financial econometrics<br/>Financial reporting and interpretation<br/>International capital markets.<br/><br/>*Optional Courses *<br/>Financial management in banking<br/>Financial risk management<br/>International financial management<br/>Risk management and derivative securities.