Corporate Finance

Entry requirements

Minimum upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification recognised by Loughborough University in one of the following: 1) Business degree 2) A major in a quantitative subject (such as Maths, Physics, Engineering or Computing) 3) A minor in Finance. Clear evidence of quantitative ability is required regardless of degree background. This should be demonstrated through the study of mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance or economics modules durin Applications will also be considered from those who do not meet the previous criteria but have either: i) an appropriate professional qualification in Accounting or Finance or ii) more than one year of relevant work experience if they have at least a lower second class honours degree (2:2).g your first degree or a high score in the GMAT or GRE test.

Months of entry

October

Course content

This is an applied programme that provides students with knowledge and skills to work in corporate finance roles. It combines rigorous academic content with practical application.

Corporate finance encompasses diverse topics such as mergers and acquisitions, issuing capital, cash management, corporate payout policy, managing foreign exchange exposure and executive compensation.

This degree is aimed at candidates who wish to prepare for a career in the treasury department of a large company or for the corporate finance team of an investment bank.

It would also prepare students for a management consultancy role with a finance focus or an advisory role with an accounting or professional services company.

For further details about the course visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sbe/pg/programmes/cf/

Information for international students

Overall IELTS 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in the individual Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests. IELTS are waived for students based in the UK who achieve a 2:1 academic classification from a UK university OR who have studied in the UK for 2+ years and meet the requirements.

Fees and funding

Scholarships and Bursaries worth up to 100% of fees!!

The School of Business and Economics is committed to attracting the very best applicants. We offer a range of competitive scholarships and bursaries to both UK/EU and international applicants – some worth up to 100% of your fees!

Our scholarship and bursary range is designed to include a wide range of students and consists of:

• Alumni scholarships (for UK/EU and international students)
• Outstanding academic achievement scholarships
• Sports scholarships
• Hardship bursaries and other funding options
• International student specific scholarships, including: Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa; USA scholarships and loans; and Santander International postgraduate scholarships

Whilst some of our scholarships are offered automatically based on your course application, some scholarships and bursaries do require a separate application and have limited availability and application deadlines.

For more details visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sbe/pg/fees-funding

Qualification and course duration

MSc

Course contact details