• This programme combines the core principles and techniques of international finance.
  • It develops student knowledge and understanding of academic finance and of the financial sector, including theory, empirical research and practical issues.
  • It is designed for those who wish to pursue a professional career which calls for familiarity with the financial world.
  • The programme is also designed to provide the knowledge base and the analytical and research skills necessary for doctoral study in finance.
  • Many graduates pursue careers in the financial sector, some within Edinburgh, a major centre for fund management, and home to two of the world’s largest banks.
  • The programme enables students to understand core theories and concepts in finance; understand and use a range analytical techniques, for example the analysis of a company's financial statements or the application of models to value financial assets; evaluate methods of empirical research and empirical findings; develop practical knowledge of financial markets and institutions and financial decisions within companies; carry out original research via a dissertation; and develop transferable skills, particularly in analytical techniques, communication and teamwork, relevant to employment in the financial sector or in academic research.