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Teaching
The MFin programme consists of core courses, a range of electives covering the main areas of applied finance, projects which enable the integration of theory and practice, a weekly City Speaker Series seminar and a number of summer activities.
Teaching is typically delivered through formal lectures, supported by classes and workshops, and supervised group and individual projects.
| One to one supervision | Supervision is offered for group and individual projects. Supervisors will provide general academic advice to students, and subject-specific advice relating to the projects; students and supervisors normally meet about once a month to discuss progress, but meetings may be more or less frequent depending on the project’s progression. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Lectures | Students will normally attend an average of 20 hours of lectures per week, as well as regular guest speaker events, workshops and careers sessions, though this varies depending on the term and the choice of modules. |
| Practicals | Workshops are delivered on some courses by faculty and teaching assistants from within the finance and accounting subject group. |
Placements
As part of the summer component of the programme, students may wish to pursue an internship with a bank or financial institution. A number of internships are sourced through the programme.
Feedback
Students receive qualitative and quantitative feedback on assessments.
Assessment
Thesis
This programme does not require a thesis.
Essays
Assessment is achieved through a mix of written examinations, essays, projects and presentations. The assessment methods vary on elective courses, with some courses using a combination of methods.
Students are assessed by individual and group written assignments and presentations with a fixed word limit.
Written examination
Core courses are mostly assessed through a single examination.
Practical assessment
Students are assessed on the presentation of the Equity Research Project and the Group Consulting Project.
Other
Students are assessed by attendance at the City Speaker Series, Management Lecture Series and Management Practice sessions.