Course Overview
The MSc in Financial Analysis is a unique one year full-time Masters degree in Finance, which is designed for students who wish to study for the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I qualification.
In addition to teaching from Lancaster's world renowned Department, the MSc offers intensive, integrated tutoring and support from global financial services training provider 7city Learning for the CFA Level I examination, plus a CFA focused dissertation.
Compulsory Modules:
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Foundations of Finance
- Principles of Financial Reporting
- Financial Markets
- Advanced Investment Management
- Fixed Income Markets
- Advanced Topics in Financial Analysis: CFA Level I training module with assessment via CFA Level I style examination
- Dissertation
Optional Modules: (Choose two)
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Reporting for Complex Entities
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Derivatives Pricing
- Behavioural Finance
- Corporate Governance
Key Information
Programme Director: Professor Steven Young
Duration: 12 months full-time
Entry Requirements: First class honours or equivalent degree in any quantitative field (including Engineering and Computing). Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score is required for non-EU qualifications
IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent (minimum element scores apply
Assessment: Coursework, examination and dissertation
Duration: 12 months full-time
Entry Requirements: First class honours or equivalent degree in any quantitative field (including Engineering and Computing). Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score is required for non-EU qualifications
IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent (minimum element scores apply
Assessment: Coursework, examination and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/
Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.