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MSc Finance & Financial Law

Programme Directors: Dr Richard Alexander / Prof. Laurence Harris

Programme Description

The rapid and wide-ranging changes occurring in financial markets around the world and in the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate has created a demand for people with expertise in both finance and financial law. This MSc takes an integrated approach to these two aspects by including risk management, regulation, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, formation of companies and the bank-client relation, bond issues, and loans. It relates to both national and international finance and will introduce you to how financial and legal principles are applied in practice as well as in theory.

If you have any further questions about the overall programme content and its suitability for you, please email Dr.R.Alexander@soas.ac.uk.

Careers

Too often expertise in financial services is polarised. Professionals either have knowledge of the practicalities of how financial services businesses operate or of the law relating to them. This programme creates a new kind of financial services professional: graduates who are trained in both finance and law. Graduates of the MSc FFL find that their specialist knowledge is in demand by international banks and investment firms, legal practices, regulatory institutions and the academic world.

Entry requirements

You should have a good first degree in finance, economics or another appropriate discipline from a recognised university (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits).

Language requirements
You will require a high level of English language ability in reading, writing, and study skills. If English is a second language, you may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. For further information see the university regulations.

You are required to have internet access to participate in this programme.

Programme length

This programme takes a minimum of two years to complete. Each course lasts eight weeks. You are registered for a maximum of five years.
2010/2011 Study Calendar

Programme structure

You will study five compulsory courses (the first five courses listed) and choose three elective courses.



Core courses

Elective courses