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  Global Financial Trading MSc


Coventry University London    Business and Management

Full time January MSc 1 year full time, 18 months extended professional practice
Business & Management (5) Finance (14)

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Are you interested in the fast-paced world of financial trading? Look no further than our Global Financial Trading MSc programme. Designed for students with a strong passion for trading in integrated financial markets, this course offers practical exposure and hands-on experience through our on-campus simulated trading floor. Gain career-ready skills sought after by employers, including teamwork, communication, presentation, and leadership. Our extended professional practice option allows you to undertake a longer internship or project, providing a deeper understanding of real-world business scenarios. With a focus on ethics and professional conduct, this programme will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the global markets.

About the course

This programme is aimed at students with a strong interest in financial trading in integrated financial markets. You will focus on trading and the behaviour of global financial markets through the use of an on campus simulated trading floor, which provides practical exposure and hands-on experience in the art of trading.

In addition, you will gain career ready business skills that are sought after by employers, including teamwork, communication, presentation and leadership skills.

This course provides students with the practical skills necessary to effectively lead in the fast-paced world of the global markets.

Extended Professional

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Entry Requirements

The course is subject to the Coventry University London’s admission procedures and access policies. To be accepted for the course students must normally possess:

2:2 classification UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Acceptable subjects: A wide range of subjects accepted in Economics, Accounting and Economics, Finance, Engineering
Required module areas: Evidence of quantitative study e.g. accounting, economics, finance, maths, management sciences or engineering.
Other subjects considered if quantitative ability can be demonstrated.


Fees

UK Fees: 14250 ; 15450 (with Professional Practice)

International Fees: 17900 ; 18950 (with Professional Practice)

 Course Content

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Where is Coventry University London

Scholarships

The Scholarships are allocated to applicants on the basis of their academic merit. Allocation will be decided on assessment of the following;

- Holds at least a 1st class degree or equivalent
- Has full time work experience of at least one year in an international organisation with operations in more than one country. The candidate will require a reference letter from the organisation
- 500 word write up on your personal impact on the organisation
- Self-funded student

**Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other Coventry University scholarship. In cases where an applicant is awarded more than one Coventry University award, the award which provides the greatest benefit to the student will apply.

The decision to award a student this scholarship is at the sole discretion of Coventry University. Coventry University reserves the right to award less than 1 scholarship from each category.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £4000

Eligibility

The Global Business Development Scholarship is available to all UK, EU and International self-funded students applying for full-time postgraduate courses who have submitted an application for study before 8 February 2018.

Application Procedure

The Global Business Development Scholarship is available to all UK, EU and International self-funded students applying for full-time postgraduate courses who have submitted an application for study before 8 February 2018.


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Postgraduate awards

The Academic Dean Postgraduate Scholarship is available to all UK, EU and International self-funded students applying for full-time postgraduate courses who have submitted an application for study before 8 February 2018 at a value of up to £3000.

The Scholarships are allocated to applicants on the basis of their academic merit. Allocation will be decided on assessment of the following;

- Holds at least a 1st class degree or equivalent
- 500 words statement of support
- Self-funded student

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £3000

Eligibility

The Academic Dean Postgraduate Scholarship is available to all UK, EU and International self-funded students applying for full-time postgraduate courses who have submitted an application for study before 8 February 2018.

Application Procedure

Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other Coventry University scholarship. In cases where an applicant is awarded more than one Coventry University award, the award which provides the greatest benefit to the student will apply.

The decision to award a student this scholarship is at the sole discretion of Coventry University. Coventry University reserves the right to award fewer scholarships from each category than the total number available.


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The Scholarships are allocated to applicants on the basis of their academic merit. Allocation will be decided on assessment of the following:

- Holds at least a 1st class degree or equivalent
- 500 words write up on entrepreneurial achievements within a team or as a business owner
- Self-funded student

The decision to award a student this scholarship is at the sole discretion of Coventry University. Coventry University reserves the right to award less than one scholarship from each category.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £3000

Eligibility

The Entrepreneurial Impact Postgraduate Scholarship is available to all UK, EU and International self-funded students applying for full-time postgraduate programmes who have submitted an application for study before 8 February 2018.

Application Procedure

The Entrepreneurial Impact Postgraduate Scholarship is available to all UK, EU and International self-funded students applying for full-time postgraduate programmes who have submitted an application for study before 8 February 2018.


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Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other Coventry University scholarship. In cases where an applicant is awarded more than one Coventry University award, the award which provides the greatest benefit to the student will apply.

The decision to award a student this scholarship is at the sole discretion of Coventry University. Coventry University reserves the right to award fewer than the total number of scholarships available from each category.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £1,500

Eligibility

The MSc Academic Performance Scholarship is available to all International self-funded students who have applied for a postgraduate course at Coventry University London.

Allocation of scholarships will be decided on assessment of the following;

Holds a 2:1 or equivalent
Understanding of the course and motivation to study at Coventry University London
Extra-curricular activities or work experience
Limitations

Application Procedure

The great thing about this award is that no separate application is required to be considered for an MSc Academic Performance Scholarship. All applications for study at Coventry University London from self-funded international students that are received prior to the deadline will be considered. For October 2018 entry, the deadline is 25th July 2018, and for January 2019 entry, the deadline is 30th November 2018. If you are successful you will be notified in due course. Good luck!


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Coventry University London has partnered with alumni and award-winning Malaysian film star Joey Leong to launch the Joey Leong Coventry University London scholarship for October 2018 entry.

Joey Leong, whose filmography includes blockbuster Asian movies such as Blood Ties (2009), The Second Coming (2013) and Our Sister Mambo (2015), recently graduated from a one-year top-up course at Coventry University London and will received a BA Honours degree in Global Business.

During her time at Coventry University London, Joey held the role of International Student Ambassador, helping to develop relationships between the Coventry University Group and Malaysia’s Higher Education institutions.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£12,329

Eligibility

Available to self-funded Malaysian nationals only
Academic requirements: Pass the STPM with a minimum of BBBB OR pass the UEC Senior Level with Grade A2 or above (80%) in at least 5 relevant subjects not including English or Malay (students must also provide Junior Level transcript or certificate)
English language requirements: IELS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each component.
Submit a 500 words statement on how you plan to use your skills to contribute to Malaysia’s economic growth
Complete and submit the scholarship application form by the deadline

Application Procedure

All applications must be received by 14th July 2018. Please complete tan application form and return to info.london@coventry.ac.uk by the specified deadline.


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Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other Coventry University scholarship. In cases where an applicant is awarded more than one Coventry University award, the award which provides the greatest benefit to the student will apply.

The decision to award a student this scholarship is at the sole discretion of Coventry University. Coventry University reserves the right to award fewer than the total number of scholarships available from each category.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £2000

Eligibility

The UK/EU Postgraduate Scholarship is available to all UK and EU students holding an offer for a postgraduate course at Coventry University London starting in October 2018.

Allocation of scholarships will be decided on assessment of the following:

Holds a 2:2 or equivalent
Understanding of the course and motivation to study at Coventry University London
Extra-curricular activities or work experience

Application Procedure

The great thing about this award is that no separate application is required to be considered for a UK/EU Postgraduate Scholarship. All applications for study at Coventry University London from UK and EU students that are received prior to the deadline will be considered. For October 2018 entry, the deadline is 31st August 2018. If you are successful you will be notified in due course. Good luck!


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