Masters Degree: MLitt in Finance and Management
Finance and financial information are central to efficient management practices and to every company's long term survival. As corporations and financial markets become more internationalised, accounting becomes increasingly complex and shareholders demands continue to grow, an appreciation and understanding of finance is critical.
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Why study at St Andrews?
This programme will help you to develop an integrated and critically aware understanding of the financial context of managing business organisations and equip you to take an effective role within them.
Accreditation
1. Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited: leading to Member Status.
2. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredited: leading to Chartered Status
(exemption from papers F1, F2 and F3 on completion of the programme, and from F9 on completion of MN5424 Corporate Financial Management with MN5461 Strategic Financial Management).
3. Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (CIOBS) accredited as follows:
• 3 credits for the degree plus specific exemptions in 'Financial Management' and 'Corporate Finance'.
• Candidates will be able to claim additional exemptions as follows:
o From'Managing People' on completion of MN5470 and MN5480.
o From 'Investment' on completion of units MN5611 and MN5612.
o From 'Marketing and Selling Financial Services' on completion of units MN5559 and MN5555.
Course aims
This programme provides comprehensive insights into the theory and practice of finance in a global context.
Course structure
2011/2012
Semester One
Core Modules
MN5442 Corporate Financial Management
MN5612 Portfolio Management and Investment
Option Modules (one choice from the following indicative list)
MN5401 International Marketing
MN5421 Managing People in Global Markets
MN5510 Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship
MN5607 International Financial Management
MN5608 Risk Management
Semester Two
Core Modules
MMN5443 Research Methods in Finance and Management
MN5444 Strategic Financial Management
Option Modules (one choice from the following indicative list)
MN5501 Scenario Thinking and Strategy
MN5511 Leadership in Organisations
MN5554 Marketing and Society
MN5603 Responsibility, Sustainability and Accountability in Organisations
MN5604 Financial Systems
MN5611 Alternative Investments: Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Socially Responsible Investment, Islamic Finance, Carbon Finance
Semesters One - Three
Core Module
MN5499 Individual Dissertation or
MN5498 Group Dissertation
Masters Extra (MX) Programme
In addition to the scheduled classes above, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Masters Extra (MX) Programme, which includes guest lectures from eminent academics and business executives, specific sessions to enhance your career development opportunities and a range of corporate visits.
Entry requirements
Entry Criteria
For students with an English speaking background we are looking for a good undergraduate degree equivalent to a 2.1 or better in a business related programme. There is some flexibility with regard to acceptable degrees and we will tend to accept people who have majored in a subject not normally associated with Business but who have carried a business or organisational subjects as a minor. In addition to this we will take into account work experience so if a student has a good degree meeting the above broad criteria but not in a business related field and has two or more years' organisational experience we will seriously consider their application.
Qualification Level
Business experience will carry weight in the evaluation of applications. Applications should include references for the business related experience. We would normally expect the first degree to be at 2.1 honours or better. Acceptable grades according to the US system would be B+ or better. We do not require you to take a GMAT or GRE test. We do not require you to have studied any additional languages.
Term details
The programme begins in September and is a 12 month full-time degree.
University of St Andrews Orientation Week: Orientation Week.
How to apply
Apply Online for September 2013.
Student testimonial
Cheryl - Malaysia
"The MLitt in Finance and Management programme has developed my understanding of the financial context of managing business organisations. The School of Management not only emphasises the subject being taught, but also develops presentation and teamwork skills among students. In addition, other opportunities such as guest lectures enable us to further understand the course structure. Other than study, I have enjoyed sports such as golf, tennis and squash. Finally, I hugely enjoy the University Ambassador scheme which has given me a great chance to meet different people."
Fees
2013 entry
Overseas £17,500
Home/EU £8,900
To accept your offer, you will need to pay a deposit of £1500 within 4 weeks of the issue of your offer letter. The deposit will be put toward your tuition fees. In general, this pre-payment is non-refundable; for information on the circumstances where a refund will be made and for full conditions please see http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/youroffer.
Pay online by credit card.
VISA or MASTERCARD (Not VISA ELECTRON)
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Contact
Programme Directors:
Dr Jimmy Chen
Dr Dimitris Chronopoulos (Deputy)
Taught Postgrad Enquiries: pgmanagement@st-andrews.ac.uk