Introduction
The MSc in Finance and Management provides a solid grounding in finance and management principles with rigorous training in relevant tools and techniques, and how to apply them in the workplace. This degree programme is one of a set of postgraduate programmes designed by Cranfield University and offered at Muscat University. This is a dual degree programme, leading to the award of a Cranfield University degree and a Muscat University degree.
Programme Objectives
The MSc in Finance and Management aims to:
Prepare students for a career in financial services.
Provide students with a high level of financial skills.
Give students a rounded view of business and its management.
Admission Requirements
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually, candidates must hold either a:
Minimum of a “Good” undergraduate degree from an Oman institution in a relevant discipline or
First or a second class UK honours degree in a relevant discipline or
International degree – the equivalent of UK qualifications
Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have a professional qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA) together with 5 years’ post-qualification relevant work experience. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.
In addition, candidates will be required to show proficiency in English evidenced by:
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in the Writing component of the test, TOEFL (92 total and minimum component scores of 18 Reading, 19 Listening, 19 Speaking and 23 Writing) or Pearson PTE Academic (65) or
Successful completion of the Muscat University Pre-sessional programme
Academic Plan
Students will be required to take all ten core modules (100 credits) and four elective modules (20 credits). (120 modules in total). Students will also be required to submit a thesis (80 credits). (200 credits in total).
Core Modules
Module Number
Module Title
1
Accounting & Finance Preparatory course
2
Corporate Finance
3
Statistical Analysis in Finance
4
Accounting
5
Economics for Financial Markets
6
Organisational Management
7
Strategic Management
8
International Corporate Finance
9
Valuation & Financial Modelling
10
Financial Markets, Regulations & Ethics
11
Research Methods in Finance
12
Thesis
13
students choose 4 electives
14
Corporate Restructuring
15
Entrepreneurial Finance
16
Strategic Management Accounting & Control
17
Mergers and Acquisitions
18
Private Equity
Academic Delivery Schedule 2019 - 2020
Full-time students
Part-time year 1
Part-time year 2
Week
MSc FIN Modules*
MSc FIN Modules*
MSc FIN Modules*
6 – 7 October
Induction
Induction
13 – 17 October
Accounting
Accounting
27 – 31 October
Organisational Management
Organisational Management
3 – 7 November
Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance
10 – 14 November
Economics for Financial Markets
Economics for Financial Markets
24 – 28 November
Statistics in Finance
Statistics in Finance
19 – 23 January
Financial Markets, Regulations & Ethics
Financial Markets, Regulations & Ethics
2 – 6 February
Valuations & Financial Modelling
Valuations & Financial Modelling
16 – 20 February
International Corporate Finance
International Corporate Finance
1 – 5 March
Research Methods in Finance
Research Methods in Finance
15 – 19 March
Strategic Management
Strategic Management
19 – 23 April
Corporate Restructuring
Corporate Restructuring**
Corporate Restructuring**
3 – 7 May
Merger & Acquisition
Merger & Acquisition**
Merger & Acquisition**
17 – 21 May
Private Equity
Private Equity**
Private Equity**
31 May – 5 June
Entrepreneurial Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance**
Entrepreneurial Finance**
03-September
Thesis Submission
Thesis Submission
*Module dates may be subject to change, attendance is compulsory.
** Part-time students choose two electives per year
