MA Finance and French

• MA Finance and French is a 5-year full-time program offered at the University of Aberdeen, designed to train students with mastery in financial management, corporate finance, investment appraisal, and financial markets alongside being fluent in the French language as well as cognizant of Francophone culture.

• The program caters to students who aspire to work in the finance industry with an international orientation, blending theoretical knowledge with real-world skillsets required to excel in the dynamic global finance climate.

Curriculum Structure:

• The curriculum of the MA Finance and French programme integrates theoretical principles and applied practice to prepare students to satisfy the evolving demands of the finance industry while achieving French fluency.

• The structure of the programme is as follows:

• Year 1: Orientation into the major areas of finance, including financial accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods, alongside introductory courses in French language and culture. The first year provides a firm grounding in business, finance, and language.

• Year 2: Focus on more advanced themes like corporate finance, investment management, business law, and economic policy, with intermediate-level French language studies and study of Francophone society and literature.

• Year 3: Students undertake an obligatory year abroad in a French-speaking context, either in a partner institution or on a work placement. This contextualized experience enhances language abilities and cultural awareness.

• Year 4: Advanced studies of financial analysis, financial derivatives, risk management, and international finance, as well as more senior French language study. Students also undertake a finance or French dissertation, demonstrating the ability to break down complex issues and offer solutions.

• The MA Finance program from the University of Aberdeen is accredited by leading professional institutions like the CFA Institute and ACCA.

• The accreditation ensures that students are taught to global industry standards and provides pathways towards obtaining professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Campus Location:

• The University of Aberdeen is located in the vibrant city of Aberdeen, Scotland.

• The university offers students the opportunity to access state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, finance labs, and comprehensive student services, all of which are made available to aid learning.