Teaching and assessment for International Finance and Investment Management MFin

During this module you will meet other students from different courses that share common components. This module will prepare you to get the most out of your studies and further your career after graduation in the world of business.

You will write a report to show your understanding of an International Finance topic in a real world scenario. You will combine theory with practical application to improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills within the context of International Finance.

The module equips you with essential tools to evaluate equity securities and markets, prepare valuable investment analyses applicable across the financial industry and gain practical experience using state-of-the-art valuation techniques and Bloomberg terminals, and elevates your employability.

The Investment Management module provides a comprehensive understanding of investment theories, principles, and strategies, equipping students with the tools to make informed decisions in real markets.

It focuses on applying these strategies using Bloomberg terminals, enhancing students' ability to navigate and analyse complex financial data, and enabling real-world financial decision-making.

Students will develop their academic English while working with material from their core business modules.

This is an English support module for international business students.

The world of corporate finance can be complex, and this module will give you the skills to help you in your career. You will learn how firms and investors make key decisions that shape the business world.

This module provides an in-depth understanding of bank risk management concepts, risk-taking behaviours, and the types of risks banks face. It equips students with the tools and strategies to measure and manage these risks.

You will be introduced to key finance principles that govern the behaviour of financial agents and global financial markets.

Built on the framework of modern finance theory, the module is ideal for students seeking a foundational understanding of finance in preparation for studying more specialised financial topics.

This module will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how financial derivatives can manage risk. It will develop your critical reasoning skills in financial derivatives & financial risk management. The module will equip you with the practical skills to apply financial derivatives to manage and hedge the financial market's volatility.

Examine the nature of Shariah-compliant capital markets, their structure, and products.

Learn about their applied models and working mechanisms.

Critically discuss asset screening methodologies, Shariah compliance issues, and the role of Islamic capital markets in economic development.

The module provides students with an advanced understanding of the accounting and reporting framework, standards, and practices of Islamic Financial Institutions (IFI). You will discuss and practise the various accounting Islamic financing, accounting and auditing activities.

This module will increase your awareness of the global environment, how managers operate and manage the risks involved across business. You will learn how to make sound financing and investment decisions throughout your career.

This module focuses on analysing and estimating the efficiency of banks and the competitive nature of banking markets.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of topics such as financial statements, ratio analysis, and modelling banking efficiency using parametric and non-parametric techniques.

This module will give you insight into the main issues in emerging market finance and investment literature. You will learn about the suitability of mainstream finance theory, the efficiency of an emerging stock markets and what to consider if investing. Previous and potential future market financial crises will be examined.

This module offers a beginner-friendly approach to quantitative methods, teaching you the fundamental concepts and skills needed for statistical estimation and interpretation.

It focuses on using statistics in business or finance research, cultivating statistical thinking, conducting relevant tests, and introducing the SPSS software.

This module provides an understanding of theories and concepts and essential skills for estimating and interpreting economic models. You will learn to apply techniques to finance problems by translating theoretical models, analysing data, and interpreting results. 

This module introduces students to a variety of statistical methods useful for decision-making. It gives students the quantitative skills to use data to make informed business decisions.

You will combine the theory of forecasting with practical experience of using software used by researchers, data analysts, and statisticians for conducting data-driven tasks and analyses. This will allow you to help find potential solutions to different kinds of business and financial problems.

Interpret and solve the economic problems of human beings based on the values, norms, laws, and institutions from an Islamic perspective.

Learn to emphasise fairness, social justice, ethical conduct, and wealth distribution for the well-being of society.

This module develops an understanding of the concepts and principles of Islamic law and their application in commercial transactions. It provides students with an advanced knowledge of the various contracts in Islamic commercial law and their contemporary applications. This module allows for the critical evaluation of modern Islamic financial products.

This module gives you an advanced understanding of risks associated with Islamic financial products and institutions. It allows you to develop critical reasoning for managing different risks concerning compliance with the Islamic value system.

This module gives students an advanced understanding of the theoretical aspects and contemporary applications of Islamic banking and insurance systems.

It critically examines Islamic banking and insurance institutional frameworks, governance systems, and regulation.

The module evaluates the main controversies and challenges facing them.

Within this module you will learn about the operation of venture capital firms and the private equity industry.

This involves studying how venture capital firms operate and select business for investment, and how the investment process works.

The module aims to teach students about the context surrounding financial regulations, regulatory development and investment practices in the United Kingdom and worldwide.

The module will also give students a critical awareness of the ethical issues of financial and banking practice.