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Overview
This Finance course at The Open University UK is applicable to roles in areas such as investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance, treasury, law and consultancy. It provides a thorough grounding in corporate finance, financial decision-making, financial reporting and governance. You will learn to undertake company and project valuations, and to estimate the cost of capital; and you will be introduced to Islamic finance and behavioural finance.
Key features of the course
- Provides an up-to-date perspective on both theory and practice in national and international contexts
- Learn and apply the most important tools for financial analysis and decision support in corporations, financial institutions and other organisations
- Develop expertise in key areas of finance such as securities and company valuation, project appraisal, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and Islamic finance
- Develops your digital literacy skills and critical thinking
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial strategy: valuation, governance and ethics
- Corporate finance
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Economics Finance View 53 other Masters in Economics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university, or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission.
- Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. It would be advisable to self-assess your level of maths before registering for this qualification.
Tuition Fee
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International
4610 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4610 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4610 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4610 GBP per year during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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