MSc Financial Analysis(In Collaboration with UWorld)
This programme aims to provide you with a skill set that will be invaluable for those looking to master new skills for a rewarding career in the financial sector. The course is designed to support career entry and development in the financial sector, government agencies or higher education. The programme provides a solid grounding in modern finance and economics with a particular emphasis on techniques and models and their application to real world problems. On completing the programme, graduates will be capable of understanding and applying a wide variety of analytical techniques for finance. They will have the ability to apply some of the models and mathematical techniques used in financial markets as well as understand the world of investments, traditional and alternative asset classes and corporate finance and portfolio management. Students will learn not merely about the economic dimension, but also on the potential ethical and social dimensions of financial activities and systems.
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Entry Requirements |
General: General Entry Requirements under Direct Entry to Taught Postgraduate Programmes: A person may normally be admitted as a learner for a Postgraduate Programme if he/she is a recognised graduate who has attained a standard at least equivalent to that of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least second class in a subject related to that of proposed programme of study accepted by the Academic Council. OR has passed an examination including a professional qualification in such a subject at a standard equivalent to year three or equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree with at least second class 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. Programme specific: The content of this course is highly technical, requiring an analytical mind and strong literacy in English and mathematics. A-level Mathematics is required. The contents of this programme keeps updating every year. |
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Intake 2025 |
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Scholarships |
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Duration |
Maximum: 4 years ; Minimum: 2 years |
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| Semester 1 Ethics and Professional Standards Financial Reporting and Analysis Quantitative Analysis Corporate Finance Semester 2 Economics Fixed Income Derivatives/Alternative Investments Equity Analysis/Portfolio Management |
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| Semester 1 Ethics and Professional Standards Economics Quantitative Analysis Equity Valuation Semester 2 Fixed Income & Portfolio Management Financial Reporting and Analysis Derivative Investments & Alternative Investments Corporate Finance |
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 Instalments Facilities upon request |
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(4/5/6/7/9/10/12 credits) |
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Mauritian |
Total: Rs 201,000 |
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SADC |
Total: US$ 5,500 |
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