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The MPhil in Finance is an intensive, research-focused, and advanced degree. The programme is distinctive because the electives are drawn from three Cambridge faculties – the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Mathematics, and Cambridge Judge Business School. The programme is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD at Cambridge or elsewhere. The programme also provides a strong academic background for those opting for a career in finance, but it is not designed to be a vocational programme. In the past few years, our graduates have been admitted into PhD programmes in finance and accounting at MIT, LBS, and Cambridge. Students have two options: nine taught modules, or six taught modules and a dissertation of 12,000 words.
Combining advanced study and research, this programme is designed for students who wish to extend their knowledge of finance or financial engineering. The programme provides research-led teaching and is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD. The degree also provides a strong academic background for those aiming for a career in finance.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have:
- developed a deep knowledge of their chosen area of Finance and of the academic debates within it;
- a conceptual understanding that enables the evaluation of current research and methodologies;
- acquired or consolidated statistical, mathematical and other skills appropriate for research in their chosen area;
- demonstrated independent judgement, based on their own research; and
- presented their own ideas in a public forum, and learned to contribute constructively within an international environment.
Continuing
If you wish to continue to the PhD after completing the MPhil in Finance you must:
- Submit an application for the PhD
- Give a satisfactory performance at the PhD admissions interview
- Achieve a minimum average grade of at least 70 per cent in the MPhil in Finance.
- Achieve at least 70 per cent in the MPhil in Finance dissertation (if taken).
Open Days
See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.
Cambridge Judge Business School also hosts Experience Days throughout the year. Please see Cambridge Judge Business School wide-events page for further information.