Programme Specification
This Programme 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 he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
- Awarding Institution /Body
- Teaching Institution
- University School/Centre
- External Accreditation
- Title of Final Award
- Modes of Attendance offered
- UCAS Code
- Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
- Other external influences
- Date of production/revision of this form
- Aims of the Programme
- The MSc aims to provide you with a high quality postgraduate education in the area ofFinance and Investmentthat will enable you to achieve learning outcomes at a level appropriate for the award of a Masters degree of the University
- The MSc aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop your critical understanding of Finance and Investment and its constituent processes from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
- The MSc aims to provide you with a learning experience which will enable you to enhance your career potential, personal and professional effectiveness, and performance in employment in the field of Finance and Investment in a wide range of organisations.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1: to communicate a knowledge, understanding and critical evaluation of the body of knowledge and research relating toFinance and Investment, including financial risk analysis, financial management, international financial risk and control, financial econometrics and quantitative financial modelling.A2: to communicate a knowledge, understanding and critical evaluation of business and management research methodologies and methods set within the context of Finance and Investment
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, plenary and small group discussion; case study analysis; background reading and research; research tasks, dissertation
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, research tasks, presentations, examinations, dissertation proposal and dissertation
B.Subject-specific skills
B1:to apply tools, techniques and models to analyse and address issues and problems faced within the field of Finance and Investment.B2: to understand and be able apply appropriate techniques and skills to allow detailed investigation into relevant Finance and Investment issues.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, software demonstrations and exercises, plenary and small group discussion; case study analysis; background reading; dissertation
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, case study analyses; research tasks; presentations, examinations, dissertation proposal and dissertation
C.Thinking Skills
C1: to engage in postgraduate level research and applied investigations within the field of Finance and InvestmentC2: to plan, implement and report on an extended programme of individual research into a contemporaryfinance and investment issue, problem or field of study.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Individual applied investigations; preparatory research methodology lectures and workshops, followed by the planning and implementation of an individual postgraduate level research project with tutorial support from your Dissertation supervisor.
Assessment methods
Individual reports; presentations; ; Dissertation research proposal and Masters Dissertation
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1: to apply key personal, social, technical and other transferable skills relevant to employment within a Finance and Investment context, including communication and interpersonal skills, ICT, quantitative methods, research management and personal and professional development.D2: to be able to learn through reflection on your experiences on the programme in order to facilitate your personal and professional development
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, plenary and small group discussions, presentations, software usage and exercises, investigative tasks
Assessment methods
Essays, individual reports and oral presentations, case study analyses, examinations, dissertation proposal, dissertation
13. Programme Structures* / 14. Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
7
7
7
7
7
7
7 / AC4006 (L7)
AC4201 (L7)
AC4202 (L7)
AC4203 (L7)
AC4993 (L7)
AC4994 (L7)
MG4009 (L7) / Financial Econometrics
Financial Management
International Financial Risk and Control
Financial Investment Analysis
Postgraduate Research Methods
Postgraduate Dissertation
Quantitative Financial Modelling / 20
20
20
20
20
60
20 / MSc in Finance and Investment
Requires 180 credits at Level 6 or above with a minimum of 160 credits at Level 7
Outcomes developed/assessed at this level
include: subject knowledge as indicated by module titles and skills outlined in section 18.
Exit awards:
PGDip in Finance and Investment
Requires 120 credits at Level 6 or above with a minimum of 100 credits at Level 7.
Outcomes developed/assessed at this level include: subject knowledge as indicated by module titles and skills outlined in section 18
Postgraduate Certificate in Finance and Investment
Requires 60 credits at Level 6 or above with a minimum of 40 credits at Level 7. (Only from taught modules) Outcomes developed/assessed at this level include: knowledge as indicated by module titles and skills outlined in section 18 (only from taught modules)
15. Personal Development Planning
A supported PDP process commences with a briefing during the MSc induction programme. Students are expected to utilise the University Learning Development Unit’s ‘Skills Learning Resources’ website; discussions with their personal tutor; draw on modules in terms of curriculum, teaching/learning/assessment strategies ;the dissertation process; Students are timetabled one hour per week with their course leader for progress tutorials. University careers advice service website; extra-curricular experiences and to maintain a PDP file. A more detailed account is available in the Course Handbook (Appendix 5)
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
UK honours degree or its international equivalent (at least Lower Second Class)
Or an appropriate professional qualification deemed to be honours degree (2/2) equivalent
Since this is a programme with significant quantitative content some quantitative background is desirable.
For students where English is not their first language or where their degree has not been
studied in the English language , a score of at least 6.5 on IELTS (or equivalent) is required.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
- LBS Full-time Postgraduate brochure and web-site
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- Curriculum Skills Map
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Compulsory (Comp),Core (C) or Option (O) / Knowledge and Understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / B1 / B2 / C1 / C2 / D1 / D2
7 / AC4006(L7) / Financial Econometrics / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
7 / AC4201(L7) / Financial Management / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
AC4202(L7) / International Financial Risk and Control / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
AC4203(L7) / Financial Investment Analysis / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
AC4993(L7) / Postgraduate Research Methods / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
7 / AC4994(L7) / Postgraduate Dissertation / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
7 / MG4009(L7) / Quantitative Financial Modelling / Comp / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
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