Master's programs
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Equip yourself with the analytical and managerial skills to succeed in the finance sector.
If you’re interested in a career in finance then this programme will equip you with the analytical and managerial skills to succeed within the sector, after any undergraduate degree with a quantitative element. We have developed this programme in response to modern needs in the financial sector and we have designed it to offer time flexibility to workers in this sector who will study in the evening and for one full year only.
The programme is regularly refreshed to keep pace with advances in the financial sector, and is benchmarked against the syllabus of the CFA Institute. Current study themes include financial econometrics and forecasting, investment and risk management, sustainable strategic decision making, corporate financial management and international financial markets.
Facilities include a trading suite equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, which are used by financial traders and investment banks globally. The suite provides you with access to the live financial and economic data, portfolio construction and optimisation tools, information and analytics to support your studies. The facility is also equipped with state-or-art econometric packages such E-views 10.0 which is used on Financial Econometrics and Forecasting module to estimate and interpret various econometric models for the purpose of designing trading strategies.
You will also undertake a number of professional development modules to give you a competitive advantage in the jobs market, in terms of self-development and leadership.
- AF7004 - Core, 20 Credits
Financial Econometrics and Forecasting I
This module will provide you the knowledge and skills of empirical finance that are important in the field of banking, finance and investment. The module will deliver you the knowledge of econometrics that is required to understand and analyse the real world financial data. You will learn about classical econometric models such as linear regression involving Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method, time series regressions, hypothesis testing. Furthermore, you will be introduced to forecasting methods and their applications. You will also learn panel data analysis. - MN0490 - Core, 20 Credits
Sustainable Strategic Decisions
The module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills pertinent to responsible financial decision making practices. In doing so, this module will equip you with both theoretical and practical knowledge regarding corporate governance, social responsibility and sustainable strategic decision making in finance. Within the module, you will cover the following five main topics:
- The role of finance, operations and marketing functions in strategic decision making
- Financial evaluation of sustainable investment projects
- Corporate governance, accountability and disclosure
- Socially responsible investment
- Corporate social and environmental reporting
- AF7027 - Core, 20 Credits
Contemporary Issues in Sustainability
Corporate governance offers the foundation for establishing transparency and accountability within organisations as well as support their strategic success. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the relationship between the organisation and its shareholders, other stakeholders, and the society at large. This module will explore various internal and external mechanisms of corporate governance that supports the organisation as a responsible member of the society and how this relates to the concepts of social responsibility, sustainability and business ethics. The module will also establish the links between responsible business practices and wider sustainable development initiatives such as the UN sustainable development Goals (SDGs). - MN0491 - Core, 20 Credits
Corporate Financial Management
The module introduces you to core concepts regarding the objective of finance, how capital is first raised and then deployed into wealth creating operations and then how wealth is then returned to the providers of capital in an optimal way. At the end of the module you should be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of corporate finance and develop the skills and ability to analyse corporate finance decisions in both quantitative and qualitative terms. You will also undertake an individual research project looking into capital market efficiency. - MN0492 - Core, 20 Credits
International Financial Markets And Institutions
In this module you will gain a fundamental understanding of the concepts and theories operating within international financial markets, the financial institutions/participants that comprise the market and its regulation. Your learning will begin at the macro level, examining the financial system as a whole, the different institutions that comprise it, their roles within it and how they are regulated (with specific reference to banking). You will learn about market dynamics – what drives markets and finally what drives the markets for specific instruments, namely money market instruments, equities and fixed income. - MN0493 - Core, 20 Credits
Investments and Risk Management
In the module, you will learn the knowledge and skills that are important to understand and analyse the performance of portfolio composed of stocks and fixed-income securities. Additionally, you will develop a critical understanding of derivative instruments (options, forward and futures) and about market risk measurement technique (VaR). - AF7014 - Core, 1 Credits
Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice
In this module you will learn about a comprehensive range of research methods and business analytics techniques. This will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for you to conduct research at Masters’ level and prepare you to complete a Master’s Dissertation, Consultancy Project or Management Enquiry. - NX0480 - Core, 60 Credits
The Newcastle Business School Masters Dissertation
In this module you will gain an understanding of the academic skills that are required to produce a Masters Dissertation.
Admission Requirements & Fees
General Requirements
Application Form - Online
BSc Degree Certificate & Transcript
Tuition Fees and Registration Fees
Application Fees
300 QAR
Tuition Fees
88000 QAR
The yearly fees will stay the same every year
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Why Northumbria
- Discover a world-class UK education, an inspiring learning environment, and exceptional career opportunities - right here in Qatar.
- Global recognition and accreditation by the prestigious professional accreditation bodies.
- Earn a British Master degree in one year.
- Two graduation ceremonies: one in Qatar and the other in the United Kingdom.
- Flexible timetable for working professionals and international Students.
- Earn a degree awarded by Northumbria University in the UK.
- Competitive cost and flexible payment terms.
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