Corporate Finance and Investment (MSc)

Overview

This degree specifically seeks to address the recent changes that have taken place in debt finance and the effect that these changes have had on corporate investment decisions. The course looks in particular at these new areas of funding, including the application of risk management to investment decisions.

As well as appealing to UK students, this course will be of particular interest to overseas students who want to understand how Western capital markets have provided innovative forms of debt finance.

The course was established following consultation with various international banks and major financial institutions, and attracts both graduates and those who are professionally qualified, and who are working or expect to be working in corporate finance.

London Metropolitan Business School

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

You should have at least a lower second Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as accounting, economics, finance, business or a related area. Applicants without formal qualifications but with business experience are encouraged to apply. Account will be taken of the type of business experience and motivation.

Course contents

Course structure

The course includes four core modules and some optional modules, one of which can be taken from elsewhere in our postgraduate scheme.You will also need to undertake a dissertation of around 15,000 words.

Core modules:

• Corporate Financial Planning
• Capital Structure and Funding
• Global Financial Market
• Research Methods for Accounting and Finance
• Dissertation

Optional modules:

• Corporate Treasury Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Strategic management Control and Appraisal
• Quantitative Analysis for Finance

Read more about the modules

Assessment

Assessment varies between modules but generally includes coursework, projects, presentations and examinations.

Careers

Career opportunities

Typical career destinations include banking, insurance, property finance, and work within leasing companies and in corporate finance departments. The course is also excellent preparation for further study or research.