Overview
The Finance MSc program from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University focuses on teaching students how to solve real-world and relevant financial problems, thereby creating value for the companies they work for and society as a whole. MSc Finance students approach their learning from both theoretical and practical perspectives and are equipped with quantitative analysis tools to study and analyse real-world financial industry problems.
IBSS’s MSc Finance programme aims to enhance the effectiveness and competitiveness of students looking to pursue a career in a wide range of sectors. All IBSS programmes have the added benefit of preparing students for global careers, and international content is a valuable feature of the course. IBSS’s Financial Laboratory and Trading Platform provides real-world international data for learning and research, including data feeds from data streams such as Thomson Reuters.
The course also features EIKON system training by Thomson Reuters staff, allowing students to gain Thompson Reuters EIKON certification. As a Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management (QTEM) member school,
Career opportunities:
MSc Finance graduates have the skills and qualifications to pursue careers in investment banks, asset management companies, commercial banks, multinational companies, non-financial enterprises, government agencies, and consulting companies.
The programme also lays a solid foundation for students looking to further their studies with doctoral degrees and engage in academic research.
Accreditation
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to be accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System).
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Courses include:
Advanced Corporate Finance
Advanced Investments
Financial Econometrics
Econometrics for Finance
Advanced Derivatives
Money and Banking
Financial Econometrics
- Empirical Methods In Finance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor Degree in finance, accounting, economics, management, science or engineering
- Students considering applying for the MSc Finance programme should have some background knowledge in quantitative methods, statistics or econometrics, especially for students with a bachelor’s degree which is not in Economics or Finance
UK:
- UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
China:
- Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
- Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
North America:
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
- 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
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International
120000 CNY/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 180000 CNY for the full programme during 18 months. -
National
120000 CNY/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 180000 CNY for the full programme during 18 months.
Living costs for Suzhou
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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