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MSc International Financial Management

Programme code: N1Q6 

Programme description

This programme is designed to provide a critical and research-driven study of the major aspects of financial management and the changing international context in which they operate.

This programme is ideal for anybody wanting to enter a career in the financial sector or for those planning to pursue more advanced studies.  No specific background in finance is required.

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Programme outline

Teaching and assessment

Entry requirements

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Overview

On this programme you will develop your ability to apply knowledge and understanding of financial management to complex issues - ranging from innovation in a global marketplace to creative accounting - both systematically and creatively.  Without assuming any pre-existing knowledge, the programme will nevertheless take your studies to a high level.

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Programme outline

The core modules for this programme are:

• Dissertation
• Research Methods for Business and Management
• State, Market and Society - Concepts and Critique

The compulsory modules for this programme are:

• Finance for Development
• Corporate Finance for Managers
• International Macroeconomics and Finance
• Financial Reporting

You will also select two optional*modules from the following:

• Contemporary Issues in Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• International Accounting
• Qualitative Research Methods  
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Innovation and Global Competition
• Multinationals and Global Business
• Public Advocacy in Marketing

* The range of optional modules may vary from year to year. The School reserves the right to withdraw one or more of the optional modules if there is insufficient student interest.

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Teaching and assessment

Teaching for all modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and a virtual learning environment.  You can expect 2-3 hours of contact time per module, per week.

A wide range of assessment techniques are used including coursework (written essays, case studies, interviews, group reports etc), presentations, examinations and a dissertation.

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Entry requirements

A good upper second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject.  Some basic quantitative skills and some elementary prior knowledge of accounting would be an advantage.

Where English is not your first language IELTS 7.0 (6.5 plus four weeks' pre-sessional; 6.0 plus at least 8 weeks pre-sessional) or equivalent is required.

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Contacts

Postgraduate Administrator
Lorna Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3918
Email: sbm-postgrad@qmul.ac.uk

Programme Director
Professor Sean McCartney
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2705
Email: s.mccartney@qmul.ac.uk

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