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SEF's premier professional MSc program delivers thorough financial education, blending academic rigor, quantitative methods, and practical implementation. The curriculum includes an optional Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) track offering focused preparation for the CFA Level I examination. Recognized under the 'CFA university affiliation program', the school attracts approximately 1,000 master's candidates globally. Career opportunities span diverse sectors including retail and corporate banking, asset management firms, retirement funds, public financial bodies, and corporate finance divisions. Comprehensive career assistance (personalized consultations, mock interviews, professional development seminars) is available to MSc candidates throughout their studies and for three years post-graduation. Employment outcomes for School of Economics and Finance MSc alumni demonstrate strong professional placement success.
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject, provided the degree contains good levels of study of Mathematics and Statistics. Subjects likely to contain sufficient quantitative elements include Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Finance. Students from less quantitatively oriented degrees, such as Accounting, Management and Politics, are welcome if they have focused on the more quantitative elements of those degrees. IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. TOEFL minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking.