MSc. Finance and Financial Law
There are rapid and wide-ranging changes in financial markets around the world and in the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate. This creates a demand for people with expertise in both finance and financial law. This MSc takes an integrated approach to these two aspects by including risk management, regulation, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, bond issues and loans. It relates to both national and international finance and will introduce you to how financial and legal principles are applied in practice as well as in theory.
Entry Requirements
You should either have a recognised first degree with good grades in any subject or a recognised professional qualification. Significant works experience that is relevant to law, business or finance would be a definite advantage, but is not essential.
Programme Content
You will study five (5) compulsory courses:
- Introduction to Law and to Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Law
- Risk Management: Principles and Applications
- Legal Aspects of International Finance
You will also choose three (3) elective courses:
- Bank Financial Management
- Law and Regulation of Electronic Finance and Internet Banking
- Finance in the Global Market
- Regulation of International Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Aspects of Corporate Finance
- Banking and Capital Markets
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
Benefits
Graduates of the MSc Finance and Financial Law find that their specialist knowledge is in demand by international banks and investment firms, legal practices, regulatory institutions and the academic world.
Duration Of Programme
A minimum of two calendar years; maximum registration of five years
Assessments
Each course is assessed by:
- Two assignments
- A three hour examination held in the October examination period
Each assignment consists of compulsory questions or an essay-based topic, which should be answered in no more than 2500 words. Assignments and examinations are weighted 30:70
