Master of Science - Corporate Finance

Studying a MSc Corporate Finance will give students the skills required to start a career in corporate finance, in the banking sectors or investment industry. During their studies, students will be provided with intensive training in the analysis of issues in corporate finance and policy while improving their analytical skills.

This degree provides students with a critical understanding of corporate finance and entrepreneurship finance, as well as innovation research and the processes and practices of new venture finance. A particular focus will be on understanding the different roles and financial functions in venture capitalist and private equity firms, in entrepreneurship, consultancy and mergers and acquisitions.

Studying in the Department of Economics within the School of Law and Social Sciences at Royal Holloway means that students will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten teaching and research economics departments. The balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. Students will have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and they will receive individual support from the course director. Students will be taught by a mixture of academics, some of whom ha