The MSc Finance - Tanzania programme at University of Strathclyde provides you with:

• a good understanding of financial theory and analysis
• an appreciation of the nature and functioning of financial markets and institutions
• a good working knowledge of accounting information and its use in financial decision-making and analysis
• the ability to apply the analysis developed in the course in:
  • financial management
  • international finance
  • international banking
  • security analysis
  • portfolio management
  • options
  • futures & other derivatives
• an appreciation of recent developments in the financial markets, particularly the derivative markets
• the ability to identify and analyse problems, consider alternative approaches and choose appropriate solutions
• various transferable skills in:
  • problem solving
  • data analysis
  • statistical analysis
  • model building
  • the critical evaluation of theory and practice
  • the use of spreadsheets and other software packages
  • information collection
  • report writing
  • the communication of ideas and analysis
  • presentational techniques
  • research activities

The Department of Accounting & Finance has been ranked 2nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance by the Times University Guide for 2013 and the Sunday Times Guide.
Facilities

StrathclydeÕs award-winning Business School is one of the largest institutions of its kind in Europe. We have around 200 academic staff and more than 3,000 full-time students.

Careers

This course is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as:

• corporate finance
• security analysis
• portfolio management
• options and futures
• treasury management
• the functioning of financial institutions and markets
• financial decision-taking in the public sector