Master in Finance Queenstown, Central

Course details

FINANCE MODULES

Finance is the central academic content in the degree. Core and concentration courses build at a postgraduate level, combining a comprehensive range of topics to develop skills and knowledge in applying financial principles to complex transactions in finance.

Courses and topics include:

Capital Market Time Value of Money Yield Curves and Bond Valuation Interest Rate Risk Portfolio Theory Asset Pricing Models Market Efficiency Forwards and Futures Swaps Options Equity and Debt as Derivatives Corporate Finance Capital Budgeting Company Valuation Optimal Capital Structure Dividend Policy Share Repurchase Initial Public Offerings Mergers and Acquisitions Leveraged Buyouts Distressed Restructuring


ACCOUNTING MODULES

The principles and applications of accounting used as part of financial analysis are important elements in this degree. These skills and capabilities are a foundation for investment banking practice.

Courses and topics include:

Corporate Financial Reporting Balance Sheet and Income Statement Concepts Statement of Cash Flows Ratio Analysis Accounts Receivable and Marketable Securities Inventories Long-Lived Assets and Liabilities Deferred Taxes Shareholders Equity Leases Accounting Analysis and the Equity Method of Accounting Valuation

CONCENTRATIONS

INSEADs Master in Finance programme gives the opportunity to concentrate in either Corporate Finance or Financial Markets.

Advanced Corporate Finance topics include:

Advanced Valuation Internal Corporate Finance Corporate Restructuring Project Finance Venture Capital Finance Corporate Governance

Advanced Financial Markets topics include:

Equity Investments Fixed Income and Credit Derivatives Options and Derivatives Behavioral Finance Risk Management Asset & Liability Management in Banking
ELECTIVES

It also offers a full suite of electives that evolve with changing priorities in the financial industry and evolving industry needs.

Private Equity and Venture Capital and Hedge Funds Specialist Funds Negotiation Advanced Finance & Project Finance Financial funds and Alternative Investments Investment Banking Integrated Risk Management and Practice Advanced Accounting Asia-Pacific: Trends and Development

CAPSTONE

The final Capstone module ties together many of the management issues in finance touched upon throughout the programme and makes the ultimate link to your current business practices.

Global Financial Services and Asset Management Strategies, Prospects and Trends Financial Negotiation Leadership Management Communication in Finance