Finance Heriot-Watt University

Overview

The MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University provides a comprehensive platform for students to develop a systematic understanding of modern financial theories and professional practices. This programme is specifically designed to equip graduates with the analytical tools required to navigate complex global markets and corporate environments. By engaging with current research and financial media, students cultivate the critical thinking skills necessary for high-level decision-making.

Why Finance at Heriot-Watt University?

Studying at Edinburgh Business School places you at the heart of Scotland's capital, which serves as the UK's second-largest financial hub. The university maintains excellent links with major institutions, including the London Stock Exchange and Bloomberg, providing students with industry-focused learning opportunities. Furthermore, the institution is a major centre for fund management, offering a unique environment where academic theory meets practical application in a global economic context.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 21872 per year
• National fee: GBP 10864 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines core theoretical knowledge with practical analytical techniques, culminating in an original research dissertation. Modules may include:

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance and Sustainability
• Capital Markets
• Financial Analysis
• Research Philosophy and Practice
• Derivatives
• Empirical Financial Modelling
• Emerging Financial Markets
• Valuation of Financial Markets

Careers with Finance

Graduates are highly sought-after for professional and managerial roles across both the private and public sectors. The programme prepares individuals for successful careers in fund management, investment banking, and corporate financial departments. Additionally, the rigorous focus on research techniques and empirical modelling provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue doctoral study or advanced academic research in the field of finance.

Accreditation

Heriot-Watt University is accredited as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, recognising us as a leader in experiential learning in the area of finance.