Programme Specification
MSc Finance/ MSc Finance and Investment/ MSc Corporate Finance 2018 entry
Academic Year: 2018/19
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | School of Business and Economics |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc |
Programme title | Finance/ Finance and Investment/ Corporate Finance |
Programme code | BSPT28 MSc Corporate Finance, BSPT29 MSc Finance, BSPT27 MSc Finance and Investment |
Length of programme | |
UCAS code | |
Admissions criteria | MSc Corporate Finance - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/BSPT28 |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:54:32 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide a programme informed by current developments in finance, which is practically relevant.
- To develop a comprehensive understanding of finance theory and its application.
- To enhance students’ lifelong learning skills and personal development so as to be able to work effectively and to contribute to business and society
For MSc Finance
- To provide graduates with appropriate tools of analysis to critically evaluate complex financial issues both systematically and creatively, to improve financial practice.
For MSc Finance and Investment
- To provide graduates with appropriate tools of analysis to critically evaluate complex investment issues both systematically and creatively, to improve the practice of risk measurement and investment management.
For MSc Corporate Finance
- To provide graduates with appropriate tools of analysis to critically evaluate complex corporate financial issues both systematically and creatively, to improve corporate treasury management practice.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
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QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, Master’s Degrees
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QAA Finance Subject Benchmark Statement
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Loughborough University “Building Excellence” Strategy Document
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School of Business and Economics Strategic Plan
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
For MSc Finance
K1 appraise the core theories of finance and assess the empirical evidence on these
K2 critically discuss the financing arrangements and governance structures of business entities
K3 evaluate the factors influencing investment behaviour
K4 demonstrate a critical awareness of how financial markets operate in different settings
K5 debate the role of finance in society and the wider economy
For MSc Finance and Investment
K1-5
K6 debate and critically assess complex investment issues including risk measurement and investment management.
For MSc Corporate Finance
K1-5
K7 debate and critically assess complex corporate finance issues in corporate treasury management and executive financial decision making.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
C1 analyse and solve theoretical and practical problems in finance
C2 synthesise important issues and themes from the professional and academic literature in finance
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C3 critically evaluate arguments and evidence related to finance
For MSc Finance and Investment
C4 critically evaluate arguments and evidence related to investment practice.
For MSc Corporate Finance
C5 critically evaluate arguments and evidence related to the practice of treasury management.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
P1 prepare reports suitable for a professional audience
P2 collect and analyse relevant financial data using appropriate techniques
P3 use appropriate analytical and professional tools in complex financial scenarios
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
T1 critically analyse and evaluate complex topics
T2 formulate key arguments from an extensive range of evidence
T3 demonstrate advanced skills in numeracy ( Interpret numerical information, reason numerically and apply appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques)
T4 apply logical thinking and problem solving in unstructured situations
T5 use advanced information technology (e.g. handling of large data sets, multifaceted information retrieval and spread-sheet methods)
T6 demonstrate effective personal organisation including time management, independent study, self-direction, decision-making and written and oral communication
T7 use effective team-working skills including leadership, team-building and project management
4. Programme structure
4.1 MSc Finance
Module Structure
Compulsory Modules (total modular weight 105)
Code |
Subject Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
BSP420 |
Methods for Financial Data Analysis |
15 |
1 |
BSP421 |
Principles of Finance |
15 |
1 |
BSP422 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
15 |
1 |
BSP423 |
Financial Reporting and Company Performance |
15 |
1 |
BSP424 |
Corporate Finance |
15 |
2 |
BSP425 |
Portfolio Management |
15 |
2 |
BSP429 |
Business Communication for Finance |
15 |
1 & 2 |
Option Modules.
In addition to the listed compulsory modules, students will choose Five optional Modules (total modular weight 75). Two optional Modules (total modular weight 30) will be taken in Semester 2 and chosen from List A below. Three optional Modules (total modular weight 45) will be taken in Semester 3 and chosen from List B.
Code |
Subject Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
List A |
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BSP426 |
International Financial Management |
15 |
2 |
BSP427 |
Financial Statements and Business Valuation |
15 |
2 |
BSP428 |
Derivatives and Risk Management |
15 |
2 |
BSP430 |
Global Financial Markets and the Financial Crisis |
15 |
2 |
BSP024 |
Business Economics |
15 |
2 |
BSP041 |
Small Business and Entrepreneurship |
15 |
2 |
List B |
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BSP431 |
Corporate Financial Analysis |
15 |
3 |
BSP432 |
Global Investment Analysis |
15 |
3 |
BSP433 |
Advanced Corporate Finance |
15 |
3 |
BSP434 |
Corporate Governance and Responsibility |
15 |
3 |
BSP435 |
Financial Trading |
15 |
3 |
BSP436 |
Financial Market Project |
15 |
3 |
4.2 MSc Finance and Investment
Module Structure
Compulsory Modules (total modular weight 120)
Code |
Subject Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
BSP420 |
Methods for Financial Data Analysis |
15 |
1 |
BSP421 |
Principles of Finance |
15 |
1 |
BSP422 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
15 |
1 |
BSP423 |
Financial Reporting and Company Performance |
15 |
1 |
BSP425 |
Portfolio Management |
15 |
2 |
BSP427 |
Financial Statements and Business Valuation |
15 |
2 |
BSP428 |
Derivatives and Risk Management |
15 |
2 |
BSP429 |
Business Communication for Finance |
15 |
1 & 2 |
Option Modules.
In addition to the listed compulsory modules, students will choose FOUR optional Modules, (total modular weight 60). One module (Semester 2) to be selected from List A, 3 modules (Semester 3) to be selected from List B below.
Code |
Subject Title |
Modular Weight |
LIST A |
|
|
BSP424 |
Corporate Finance |
15 |
BSP426 |
International Financial Management |
15 |
BSP430 |
Global Financial Markets and the Financial Crisis |
15 |
BSP024 |
Business Economics |
15 |
ECP256 |
Applied Financial Econometrics |
15 |
LIST B |
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BSP432 | Global Investment Analysis | 15 |
BSP434 | Corporate Governance and Responsibility | 15 |
BSP435 | Financial Trading | 15 |
BSP436 | Financial Market Project | 15 |
4.3 MSc Corporate Finance
Module Structure
Compulsory Modules (total modular weight 165)
Code |
Subject Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
BSP420 |
Methods for Financial Data Analysis |
15 |
1 |
BSP421 |
Principles of Finance |
15 |
1 |
BSP422 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
15 |
1 |
BSP423 |
Financial Reporting and Company Performance |
15 |
1 |
BSP424 |
Corporate Finance |
15 |
2 |
BSP426 |
International Financial Management |
15 |
2 |
BSP427 |
Financial Statements and Business Valuation |
15 |
2 |
BSP429 |
Business Communication for Finance |
15 |
1 & 2 |
BSP431 |
Corporate Financial Analysis |
15 |
3 |
BSP433 |
Advanced Corporate Finance |
15 |
3 |
BSP434 |
Corporate Governance and Responsibility |
15 |
3 |
Semester 2 Option Modules.
In addition to the listed compulsory modules, students will choose One optional Module, (total modular weight 15) to be chosen from the list below.
Code |
Subject Title |
Modular Weight |
BSP425 |
Portfolio Management |
15 |
BSP430 |
Global Financial Markets and the Financial Crisis |
15 |
BSP024 |
Business Economics |
15 |
BSP041 |
Small Business and Entrepreneurship |
15 |
4.4 The School reserves the right to offer or withdraw any optional module.
4.5 The School reserves the right to regulate the numbers of students studying a particular module.
4.6 Students who are deemed to have significant knowledge of a compulsory module may be authorised by the Programme Director to undertake an alternative module, provided the ILOs of the programme are still met.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for an award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
5.2 Candidates who have a right of re-assessment in a module may choose to be re-assessed in the University’s Special Assessment Period. Students may choose to be re-assessed in Semester 3 modules in January of the next academic year.
5.3 All examinations must be taken at Loughborough University unless special permission is obtained in advance from the Programme Director