This 1-year master’s program in Finance provides you with the opportunity to study at 2 universities in 2 countries: Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Venlo (the Netherlands) and the University of Plymouth in Plymouth (United Kingdom).

This master’s program in Finance helps you to broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, econometrics, financial management, and more, all with a global perspective of this complex industry. As a graduate, you have the skills to work at any leading company around the globe in need of financial experts with a deep understanding of financial management.

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Learning Outcomes

Develop your analytical and critical reasoning skills, broaden your knowledge of ﬁnancial strategies, econometrics, and ﬁnancial management, and develop a global perspective on this complex industry.

In-depth knowledge of financial markets.
Use of financial instruments for international company valuation, determining the potential for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), making financing decisions, and identifying optimization potential in wealth/portfolio management.
Focus on investment with emphasis on shares, bonds, and real estate.
Analysis of exchange rate movements, inflation, and their effects on interest rates.
Managing risk with currency options, financial futures, and swaps.
Analytical and critical reasoning skills.
Mix of applied science (Fontys) and scientific research (Plymouth) approaches decisively enhances your career prospects.
In addition to qualifying for a Ph.D., graduates of the MSc in Finance can pursue a management career in all areas of finance, e.g. consulting, hedge funds, private and investment banking, and venture capital companies.

Trimester 1

Investments:
You study, from the perspective of an advisor, how to design portfolios that meet the needs of individual clients. The module also introduces you to the valuation of bonds and equities. You are also exposed to bond and portfolio management strategies. In addition, the role of derivatives in portfolio management is covered.

Corporate Finance:
You develop in-depth knowledge of theories that build the connections between corporate decision-making, corporate governance mechanisms, and the value of the firm. To grasp these dynamic relationships a number of topics related to corporate objectives, time value of money, long-term capital investment decisions, and their complexities and decisions related to equity financing and debt financing are covered in detail. Further, you investigate capital investment appraisal in a real-world market with conditions such as inflation, tax, relevant costs, risk, capital rationing, and the replacement cycle. Finally, topics related to information asymmetry and agency theory provide the knowledge base to understand corporate governance challenges and their role in affecting firm value and firm performance.

Trimester 2

International Finance:
You are introduced to the various and varied aspects of international finance. It helps you to understand the role of multinational companies, the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, and international parities conditions. Further studies enable you to appreciate the complexities of foreign exchange exposure, derivatives markets, hedging, and foreign direct investment.

Analysis of Financial Statements:
You are introduced to the UK and international regulatory regime for financial reporting, including accounting principles, concepts, conventions, and Standards. This enables you to critically appraise the financial reporting theories and international accounting standards that underpin a company’s financial statements: statement of profit/loss, balance sheet, statement of equity, and cash flow statement. You also identify the tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate company performance within a sector and over time. Finally, you get an overview of the development of global corporate governance codes and an appreciation of the impact of good governance on a company’s financial results and reputation. Here, the focus is on two different approaches to corporate governance: the “principles approach” (UK) and the “legislative approach” (USA).

Trimester 3

Advanced Business Research:
You undertake supervised research into a suitable finance-related topic of your choice. You produce and present a research proposal for review by the module team before proceeding to undertake the research itself. You are expected to prepare and submit an 8,000 - 10,000 word dissertation.

Careers

Consulting
Hedge funds
Private and investment banking
Venture capital companies
Insurances
Public financial sector
Financial analysts
Corporate accountants
Investment
Private bankers

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Master in Finance (MSc) - Fontys University (Venlo)

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