Our dedicated and tailored careers and skills development programme enhances your employability.

Our Masters programmes connect you with some of the world’s leading companies.

DURHAM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Finance is highly competitive and companies around the globe are increasingly selective about their choice of employees. A good first degree gives you a strong foundation; the academic rigour of a Masters will provide you with a world-class head start.

• A global business school with a strong Finance department.

• A top-five UK university (The Complete University Guide 2014).

• One of the longest-established business schools in the UK.

• We’re based in the United Kingdom in the historic, beautiful, compact and safe city of Durham, with a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the city’s heart, spectacular countryside within minutes and a dramatic coastline nearby.

• Our graduates are in demand by some of the world’s most admired businesses.

• We have a strong international reputation for research – 95% of research outputs are judged to be of international standard (Most recent Research Assessment Exercise 2008).

• Our sporting facilities are so impressive that some of the world’s top sports stars prepared here for the London 2012 Olympics. Sri Lanka’s Olympic Committee described our facilities as ‘exceptional’. Around 85% of our students take part in sport – one of the highest rates across UK universities.

One of an elite group of schools worldwide to carry all three international quality kitemarks.

Our Masters in Finance programmes are ranked

in Europe

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Durham University is ranked 23rd in the Worldfor its reputation with employers. QS World University Rankings 2013 (top 200 universities)

Masters in FinanceRanking 2014

1. Why Durham? PAGE 04

2. Masters in Finance PAGE 07

3. Module overview PAGE 08

4. Programme timeline PAGE 09

5. Beyond the classroom PAGE 09

– International opportunities

– Trading room

– Trading challenge

– Investment club

– Durham Speaker Series

6. Here to support you PAGE 10

– Career and professional development

– Accommodation

– Colleges and societies

– Global Alumni Network

7. Entry requirements and application PAGE 11

For further information PAGE 12

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Durham University Business School, Mill Hill Lane

Our MSc Finance programmes are intensive one-year, full-time programmes in:• Accounting and Finance

• Corporate and International Finance

• Economics and Finance

• Finance

• Finance and Investment

• International Banking and Finance

• International Money, Finance and Investment

You can choose from a wide range of modules to tailor your degree to your specific interests or chosen career. See page 8 for a module overview, and visit www.durham.ac.uk/business/programmes/masters for detailed module descriptions.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED

Our MSc programmes listed above have partnership status with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). The CFA is the world’s premier association for investment professionals and the accepted benchmark for technical excellence in financial markets. It guarantees you benefit from a curriculum of the highest standards and enables you to participate in the CFA Global Investment Research Challenge, as well as CFA employer network events and scholarships.

WELCOME

Our MSc Finance programmes are designed to provide you with rigorous training at the frontier of research, as well as the advanced analytical and technical skills that are highly sought after by global employers and, if you wish to continue your studies, by world-leading PhD programmes.

We are committed to tailoring your degree to make you stand out. We offer a range of career enhancing opportunities such as international exchanges, a wide range of software and database facilities, as well as networking events. Alongside these, the truly international nature of our faculty and students will give you the opportunity to enhance your global network.

We’re proud to offer some of the strongest programmes of their kind in the UK, and keen to share the Durham University Business School experience with you.

Dr Thomas RenstromProgramme Director

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‘Durham graduates shine at Barclays and demonstrate the key qualities we look for. Customer focused with a pioneering attitude and the ability to take risks and problem solve, they help their teams win together, and have the capacity to mobilise people around new ideas and possibilities.’

Accounting Theory

Advanced Financial Theory

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Microeconomics

Auditing and Assurance Services

Behavioural Finance and Economics

Corporate Finance

Corporate Governance

Corporate Reporting

Derivative Markets

Econometrics 1

Econometrics 2

Empirical Topics in Finance

Environmental Economics and Policy

Experimental Economics and Finance

Financial Modelling and Business Forecasting

Financial Planning and Control

Financial Risk Management

Financial Statement Analysis

International Economics

International Finance

International Financial

Asset Management

Market Microstructure

Mergers and Acquisitions

Monetary Economics

Money and Banking

Portfolio Management

Public Economics

Security Analysis

Technology, Innovation and Economic Growth

Dissertation

MODULES

You study eight taught modules and complete a dissertation. The table opposite summarises which modules are core or elective (ie optional) for each degree route.

For module detail, visit www.durham.ac.uk/business/programmes/masters

To remain at the forefront of the latest thinking, we constantly develop our curriculum and learning methods by drawing on innovative research and practice. Therefore not all optional modules run every year.

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Accounting and Finance: choose either the core module Econometrics 2 or Financial Modelling and Business Forecasting.

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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES• Dissertation Abroad

If your ambitions lie beyond the UK, we offer a number of places on our unique Dissertation Abroad scheme. This will involve writing a dissertation at one of our international partner institutions in the June to August period. A number of scholarships are available.

• International Study Tour

We organise an optional International Study Tour to a European destination, typically Geneva. This intensive one-week programme takes place in March/April and offers you a great opportunity to get an ‘inside perspective’ on international business, and to network with key staff within organisations.

TRADING ROOMAs part of our provision of a wide range of software and databases, we offer training on our Bloomberg terminals for accessing economic and financial data.

TRADING CHALLENGEThis facility will enable you to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements to build a hypothetical portfolio with securities of your choice.This gives you hands-on experience and the chance to improve your investment

and security selection skills. It looks great on your CV, plus there is a cash prize for the winner.

INVESTMENT CLUBTen students are selected to manage a genuine fund and meet on a monthly basis to evaluate their research and place their trades. At the end of the year, the monetary fund and a report on its performance are passed to next year’s Club. This exciting initiative gives you the chance to put your financial skills to the test and enhance your CV.

DURHAM SPEAKER SERIESOur extensive schedule of guest speaker events provides thought leadership and the opportunity to network with leading thinkers, senior business leaders, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, as part of your programme, you’ll enjoy regular presentations by academics and practitioners, including representatives of major European and US banks, clearing houses, hedge fund companies, and stock and futures exchanges.

In the past, we’ve had presentations from organisations as diverse as University of Chicago, Bank of England, Budapest Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

As well as the exciting academic challenges of postgraduate study, you’ll have access to a wide range of new experiences to complement your classroom learning.We offer a range of extra-curricular activities with a strong practical emphasis. This will help you apply the knowledge and technical skills you gain from the programme.

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‘An exciting and inspiring experience. I enjoyed the engagement with students and the management team. Durham is a bridge between talent and the professional community.’

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In the summer, you complete either a dissertation (in Durham or abroad at one of our international partner universities) or a business project (a consultancy project sourced by you or the Business School at a local or national organisation).

‘I will always feel honoured to have been part of one of UK’s finest universities, Durham University. I joined a diversity of intellectuals and gained rigorous training to help enhance my career to contribute to development in Ghana.’

Barbara ArjarquahMSc Economics and Finance Graduate

ACCOMMODATION

We offer good quality, reasonably priced accommodation at Durham University. Alternatively, if you prefer, we can help you find local private accommodation to suit your needs. We’ll provide you with more specific details on application. In the meantime, visit www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation

COLLEGES AND SOCIETIES

All full-time postgraduates become a member of one of our colleges or societies. As well as offering a wide range of social and cultural activities, the Colleges provide support and a sense of belonging during your time in Durham. For more information visit www.durham.ac.uk/colleges

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre offers many facilities, services and resources to complement the academic content of your course, including:

• confidential appointments to discuss careers-related issues ranging from planning future career direction to job search strategies and choice of offer of employment (face-to-face, by telephone or email)

• leadership skills workshops such as time management and critical thinking; communication skills and networking; presentation skills and team building

• workshops and information on key subjects such as writing your CV and covering letter

• careers fairs and company presentations

• electronic advertising of vacancies and careers event information.

DURHAM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

When you enrol, you join our alumni association. The network serves around 13,000 graduates across 100 countries. It facilitates friendship and business connections, and sits at the heart of the ‘Durham Experience’.

Our online alumni community offers members a range of benefits:

• Continuous skills sharpening through webinars and careers workshops

• Access to our online career resources, video library and eBooks

• Network building via our global events, including continuous professional development, social and networking through the Durham Speaker Series and Corporate Forum

• Access to our journals and business database.

Contact our dedicated alumni team for more information, email business.alumni@durham.ac.uk or visit www.durham.ac.uk/business/alumni

THE LEADING EDGE PROGRAMME

The Business School has its own dedicated careers team which includes a Masters Careers Advisor and a tailored programme to enhance your employability.

The Leading Edge Programme of workshops and speaker sessions is designed to develop your essential interpersonal skills and help you achieve the competitive advantage to excel in your career. We complement the

core academic programme and the wide range of services provided by the Careers Employability and Enterprise Centre by working in partnership with leading experts.

These include two Career Conference Weekends and skills sessions covering topics such as:

• Confidence building and developing personal resilience

• Delivering impactful presentations

• Group working / high performing teams

• Creative problem-solving and decision making

• Business etiquette – working together effectively across cultures

• Workplace survival skills – making an impact

• Career fast tracking – building reputation.

Individuals who participate in workshops also receive free lifetime mentoring.

Our 2013 Finance graduates progressed to employment with organisations such as Barclays Investment Bank, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS Investment Bank. Others launched their finance careers with companies such as Procter & Gamble and Internal Revenue Service.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For Masters programmes in Finance you need an upper second class Bachelor’s degree or overseas equivalent, including evidence of strong grades in mathematical and statistical modules in Years 2, 3 or 4.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

You will need evidence of competence in written and spoken English (IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no element under 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 92 with no element under 23; or Pearsons PTE Academic test, total score 62 with no element below 56) if your first language is not English. If your scores fall slightly short, or if you would like to advance your English skills, you may be able to attend a pre-sessional English language course at Durham University English Language Centre. Please note, applicants requiring a visa may not submit a TOEFL score; you should submit an IELTS or PTE score. To learn more visit www.durham.ac.uk/englishlanguage.centre

FEES AND FINANCE

For current fees of our Masters in Finance programmes visit www.durham.ac.uk/business/programmes/masters

OPEN EVENTS

We encourage you to attend one of our Masters Open Events held throughout the year. These are a great opportunity to see the School, meet our staff, current students and alumni, and find out more about the course and studying in Durham. Alternatively, if you are unable to get to the School, you may wish to visit us at one of the international recruitment fairs we attend throughout the year, or an online information session. For more information on locations and dates, visit www.durham.ac.uk/business/news-and-events/events

MAKING YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible, particularly if you need university accommodation. Learn more about our application details and apply online at www.durham.ac.uk/business/programmes/masters

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PRE-SESSIONAL PROGRAMMES

Pre-sessional programmes are free; you simply need to pay for accommodation. They consist of a mixture of lectures and workshops, and are held in the following subjects:

• Mathematics and Statistics

You are encouraged to attend our week-long pre-sessional course in Mathematics and Statistics immediately prior to commencing the Masters programme.

• Introduction to Accounting

If you are commencing a Finance and Accounting programme, you are encouraged to attend Introduction to Accounting first.

• Introduction to Economics

If you are commencing a Finance and Economics programme, or intend to take the module International Finance, you are encouraged to attend the 3-day Introduction to Economics course first.

‘The variety of teaching styles and module selection allowed me to widen my scope of study, and as such I have learnt and experienced more than I ever imagined possible.’

Laura StewartSenior Account Manager Royal Bank of Canada MSc Economics and Finance Graduate

Durham University Business School Mill Hill Lane, Durham DH1 3LB, UK

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