International Financial Analysis MSc

University of Glasgow

The Masters in International Financial Analysis will help shape your career with our industry-tailored degree programme. Guided by leading experts, you will gain essential skills and strategic insight in international finance and financial analysis, positioning you for success in some of the most competitive financial analysis and investment positions in the global marketplace.Why this programmeThis programme is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and covers 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), helping you prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, a globally recognised investment credential.Each year, five CFA scholarships are available, allowing you to take the CFA exam during the academic year or after graduation.Our industry-driven curriculum combines in-depth knowledge of financial markets and products with practical experience through specialised Finance in Practice Workshops.Choose from a wide selection of electives that let you focus on your interests. Options range from from options such as Data Science and Machine Learning in Finance to Climate Finance and ESG investment.Access leading financial tools and data sources like Bloomberg terminals, WRDS: Compustat, CRSP, Thomson Reuters Insider Data, Datastream and Thomson ONE & Deals.Enjoy personalised guidance from our skills development programme and a dedicated Career Development Coach to help you balance academic learning with essential employability skills.Career prospectsGraduates have gone on to be senior investment managers, business analysts, and budgeting and reporting HR managers. Employers include Volkswagen Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Deloitte and Johnson & Johnson. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

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