MSc Finance & Investment

 

The aim of the MSc Finance & Investment programme is to impart the knowledge and skills that learners need for a successful career in finance or a related field. It provides learners with a comprehensive theoretical framework based on current and most recent theories. It develops expertise in the relevant empirical skills for learners to undertake analysis of problems encountered in real-life situations. On completing the MSc Finance & Investment programme, graduates should have a good understanding of the financial operations and environment, their place in the economy, and of the structure and behavior of financial institutions in the market. Graduates should also be capable of understanding and applying of a wide variety of analytical techniques for finance and ability to understand some of the mode ls and mathematical techniques used in financial markets. This MSc Finance & Investment programme for learners or professional’s focuses on the areas of finance which have a major practical and theoretical interest such as: investment analysis, corporate and investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives and finance microstructure and taxation.

Entry Requirements

 Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with
●at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or
●a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised Higher Education Institution.
OR
An Ordinary Degree or a non-honors degree from a recognized University
with at least two years of work experience in the relevant field which demonstrate that
a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at a standard acceptable by the Academic Council.
OR
Possesses a Bachelor’s degree with an award below a Second-Class degree
from a recognised institution and has at least two years of relevant working experience.
OR
alternative qualifications acceptable to the Open University of Mauritius.Note:
Mature candidates will be considered on their own merit. (refer to OU general rules and regulations)

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 2 Years Maximum: 4 Years
Year 1
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Financial Intermediaries and Markets
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Research Methods in Finance
  • Environment, Social and Governance
  • Investment Analysis I
  • Corporate banking

Year 2
  • Financial Planning
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Investment Analysis II
  • Financial Regulationand Compliance
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Dissertation
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
13 Modules (8.5 ,9 Credits)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 104,625

SADC

Total: US$

 3,498

International (Non-SADC)

Total: US$ 5,485
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