MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management

Teaching is by lectures and classes (A1). Learning takes place through assigned reading of the research literature, assigned problem solution, which may be either individual or group work (A2), and by completion of a supervised dissertation (A3).

Assessment takes place though written examination, by written assignment (A1-2) and, where appropriate, by personal presentation, and through the assessed dissertation (A1-3)

Classes, assigned exercises, practical classes, research supervision (B4); preparation and presentation of reports requiring critical analysis of finance literature (B6-7), class solution of assigned problems developing the use of concepts and models (B5), presentation of group practical exercises.   Students attend workshops (non-assessed) on finance databases e.g. Bloomberg, DataStream (B8).

Assessment through examination (B4-7), written reports (B7), dissertation (B4, 8) and personal presentation (B8) where appropriate.  Case studies are assessed formatively (B5) where appropriate.

10. BEAM046 Financial Modelling addresses the international aspects of finance through the estimation of the fair value of exchange rates.
BEFM011 Financial Statement Analysis uses International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which apply to more than 100 countries around the world, as well as USA Accounting Standards
BEAM029 Topics in Financial Economics focuses on financial economics topics relevant across countries and uses many international examples for discussion in lectures.
BEFM010 Investment Research Methods 1 teaches technical tools for financial research applicable across countries and incorporates new research on investment from various countries.
BEFM017 Credit Instruments and Derivatives aids students to build an online professional profile to connect with former students and potential employers internationally in over 60 countries and hundreds of banks across the globe. Many examples used for discussion are from American, European and Asian models.
BEFM016 Equity Valuation Models and Issues expects students to Be able to understand and respond creatively to cross-border financial analysis in industrial sectors.
BEFM014 Investment Research Methods II develops an understanding of US FAAP and IAS rules for treatment of investments, business combinations, inventory, long-life assets tax liabilities and assets, and pension and other post-retirement liabilities.
BEFM015 Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation aims to develop skills based on format modelling of asset price procedures and empirical research findings in an international setting
BEFM020 Dissertation focuses on finance in an international setting, topics are concerned with theory and empirical evidence that is applicable to global financial markets, some topics dealing specifically international aspects of finance.

10. BEAM072 requires students to develop theoretical arguments based on analytical reasoning as well as critically analyse problems arising in both academic and practical contexts.
BEAM046 Financial Modelling emphasises real world application of finance theory using practical classes used following lectures. The module covers the implementation of quantitative financial models and includes financial statement analysis, passive and active portfolio management, risk management and the valuation of exchange rates.
BEFM015 Portfolio Management and Asset Allocationteaches students how to work with portfolios, using data from Bloomberg and Datastream, and asks them to resolve some practical problems arising in complex 'real' environments
BEFM011 Financial Statement Analysis asks students to demonstrate the ability to access a wide body of empirical research literature and critically appraise it.
BEAM029 Topics in Financial Economics requires the ability to develop rigorous theoretical arguments based on mathematical reasoning, understand and solve quantitative problems, access selected empirical research literature and critically appraise it, and use logical analysis to structure arguments.
BEFM010 Investment Research Methods 1 requires the students to develop rigorous theoretical arguments based on mathematical and analytical economic reasoning, to analyse quantitative problems, interpret financial data, and critically appraise empirical research literature.
BEFM017 Credit Instruments and Derivatives requires students to rigorously analyse problems, develop rigorous theoretical arguments based on mathematical and analytical reasoning, interpret financial data, and access empirical research literature and critically appraise it.
BEFM016 Equity Valuation Models and Issues require critical application to value enhancement and valuation paradigms, and understanding of complex issues in the modern equity environment, develop rigorous theoretical arguments.
BEFM014 Investment Research Methods 2 relies on the student’s ability to critically understand different theories of economic growth, develop rigorous theoretical arguments based on mathematical and analytical reasoning, to analyse problems, and access empirical research literature and critically appraise it.
BEFM015 Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation requires the ability to develop rigorous theoretical arguments based on mathematical and analytical reasoning, analyse problems, interpret data, and critically appraise empirical research.

11. BEAM046 Financial Modelling requires that students collaborate on a group assignment to evaluate investment portfolios.
BEFM011 Financial Statement Analysis asks students to demonstrate the ability to present effectively results and achievements of collaborative projects through group projects.
BEFM015 Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation assesses the student’s understanding of the subject by a 15 minute group presentation and report.

12. BEFM015 Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation develops students’ skills on formal modelling of asset price procedure, but also takes a wider view of the ethical issues facing managers.
BEFM016 Equity Valuation Models and Issues requires the ability to identify and discuss ethical issues affecting corporate operations and reporting.

13. BEAM046 Financial Modelling instructs students in  the advanced use of Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
BEFM015 Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation ensures students learn how to work with portfolios, using data from Bloomberg and Datastream.
BEFM011 Financial Statement Analysis requires the ability to assess the financial position and performance of a company under different accounting systems and relevant databases
BEFM017 Credit Instruments and Derivatives relies on the student’s ability to use the University of Exeter Business School Approved Financial Calculator and MS Excel.