SYLLABI & COURSES STRUCTURE- Go University- Ghana/Global

 

 

 

FAQ: Applying to Graduate School- Go University

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Q:What is the purpose of graduate school?

 

Undergraduate education gives students a broad, general education.

Graduate education provides students with more advanced learning in a specialized discipline or sub-discipline.

Graduate school gives an in-depth understanding such that the student becomes something of an

expert in the topic of study. A good graduate program also teaches advanced skills in such areas as problem-solving, mathematics, writing, oral presentation, and technology, each as applied to the particular field of study.

 

Q:What is the different between M.A./M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs?

 

M.A./M.S. and Ph.D. students usually take the same courses, although Ph.D. students may be required to take more courses than M.A./M.Sc. students (sometimes the opposite is true).

 

The major difference between these degrees is in the level of original thinking that is expected.

Ph.D.’s are trained to be leaders of research and research groups, conceiving and promoting new

ideas. M.A./M.Sc. students, on the other hand, are trained to participate as part of a team carrying

out advanced work. They may or may not become team leaders.

 

Q:When should I go to graduate school?

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Graduate school is appropriate at any age and stage of life. Some students go to graduate school

directly after finishing their undergraduate education. However, many others undertake graduate

studies after having been out of school for some period of time. You should go to graduate

school when you are ready to get the most out of the experience. The purpose of graduate schooling is to learn material

that you expect to use professionally or want to know for personal satisfaction.

 

Q:Where should I apply to graduate school?

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You should apply to graduate programs that offer courses of study that you are interested in and

that have faculty who are known for their expertise in your area of interest.

Always remember one thing: if you are in doubt about whether or not you are qualified for a

graduate program, apply to that program and let them make the decision about whether or not

they want you. You may not be a good judge about which graduate programs will want you as a

student and which will not want you. JUST APPLY TO US NOW AND LET US BE THE JUDGE.

 

Q:How important are my test scores and gentsrades for my graduate school application?

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Graduate applications are evaluated by the department to which you apply, and every department

evaluates graduate applications different. Include your undergraduate or advanced diploma certificates.

Mature students with higher education or specialist education with long term working experience may apply.

 

Q:What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

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You must attach your CV to your application.

A CV is a summary document listing all of your professional experience and publications or

other products. You should list and briefly summarize each professional position you have had,

state all professional affiliations in professional societies (and any offices held), mention any

awards or scholarships you have received, patents acquired, and list all publications, both those

pertinent to you work as well as other published material of note. Special items such as project

reports, computer programs, conferences organized, etc., should also be mentioned. A CV

should be concise but informative about all aspects of your professional work.

 

Q:How should I write a statement of purpose?

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A statement of purpose is used by the faculty evaluating graduate applications to determine how

well an applicant will fit into their graduate program. A statement of purpose will also be used

to help match up a graduate student with interested faculty. Be as specific as possible about your

goals for graduate study and for your professional aspirations beyond graduate school. Also,

give a concise summary of any relevant work or experience in your background that has

prepared you for graduate work or has honed your professional interests.

Also, be sure your statement of purpose is well written, since it may be the only writing sample upon which your

written skills can be evaluated directly.

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Q:How important are letters of recommendation for my graduate school application?

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Letters of recommendation from faculty members who have taught you or supervised a major

piece of work (i.e., undergraduate thesis, summer research project, laboratory research assistant,

etc.) are the most valuable if they substantiate your capabilities, especially the ability to do creative work with minimal supervision. Letters from persons outside academia are less useful, since they seldom can evaluate the potential for outstanding academic performance.

 

Q:What financial aid is available for graduate school?

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Financial aid can take the form of  from government and private agencies. Government

and private loans are also available. There are many sources of graduate school funding available, and so it is to your advantage to learn about them and apply for them.

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Steps for Admission

Explore

With nearly 50 fields of study, your critical first step in the

admission process is to identify the field  in with which

you wish to study.

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Prepare

At Go University, graduate admissions decisions are made

by Graduate committee in your proposed field of study. 

Although the Graduate School coordinates the

admission process and establishes minimum requirements

for admission, application deadlines and additional

requirements vary by field of study and degree program.

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Apply

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All application materials should be uploaded with your online application.  Please do not send unsolicited additional materials to your proposed field of study or the Graduate School.

Check your status

You may check the status of your application by mail. Please allow at least 7 days for your status to be updated.

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• MSc Finance and Investment

18 months duration

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Overview

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Global capital and money markets are rapidly evolving in the wake of the financial crisis and critical expertise is highly sought after. If you’re interested in a professional career in finance and investment, this Masters will equip you to apply your problem-solving skills to the financial markets.

You’ll be introduced to advanced concepts and practices in essential topics including international investment, financial modelling, corporate finance and security investment analysis.

Thanks to our excellent links with industry, commerce and professional bodies, you’ll gain a practical understanding of how essential financial theory is applied in practice. Case study exercises and simulations test your knowledge in real business scenarios, connecting you with the latest challenges and issues in the financial markets.

You’ll learn from world-leading academics with research and consultancy expertise to gain a qualification valued worldwide in the finance and investment industry.

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Entry requirements

A bachelor degree in a relevant subject such as accounting, finance, economics or mathematics.

You should have a strong grounding in quantitative subjects.

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Documents and information you’ll need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying

• Two academic references

• A personal statement

• An up-to-date CV

• Evidence of your English language qualifications, if English is not your language.

• A letter of sponsorship, if you are being sponsored

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• COURSE CONTENT

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• Throughout the programme we support you to develop the professional skills that will be critical for a successful career in the financial services.

• You’ll build knowledge of key topics in finance and investment such as financial modelling, corporate finance, security investment analysis and international business finance. You’ll apply this knowledge of financial theory to solve real problems and explore international investment in depth.

• Your choice of optional modules will allow you to gain specialist knowledge in areas that suit your career plans. You’ll be expected to take at least one of Corporate Governance or Behavioural Finance, but you could also study accounting, financial derivatives, forensic finance and more.

• The programme will improve your understanding of research methods in finance, during a dedicated module led by experts currently involved in cutting-edge research. You’ll apply this knowledge during your dissertation, an independent research project on a topic of your choice, which you’ll submit by the end of the programme.

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• Course structure

• These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

• You’ll take nine compulsory modules including your dissertation, and you must choose one or both of Corporate Governance or Behavioural Finance. If you only study one of these, you’ll choose another optional module from the list below.

• Compulsory modules

• - Security Investment Analysis
  - Corporate Finance
  - Applied Finance
  - Research Methods in Finance
  - Financial Modelling and Analysis
  - International Investment
  - Critical Skills for the Finance Professional
  - Dissertation

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• Optional modules

• - Behavioural Finance AND/OR International Business Finance
  - Corporate Governance
  - Portfolio Risk Management
  - Forensic Accounting and Finance
  - Financial Derivatives
  - Discrete Time Finance

• For more information on typical modules, read Finance and Investment MSc in programme catalogue after enrollment

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• Learning and teaching

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• We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to help you make the most of your studies. These will include lectures, seminars, workshops, online learning and tutorials. In addition to the assessed modules and research dissertation, you benefit from professional training activities and employability workshops. Thanks to our links with major companies across the business world, you can also gain a practical understanding of key issues.

• Activities will included field trips to various corporate headquarters, CV building and interview sessions, professional risk management workshops and commercial awareness events. For example, students will develope their knowledge of financial markets through a one-week trading simulation.

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• Assessment

• You’ll also be assessed using a range of techniques including exams, group projects, written assignments and essays, in-course assessment, group and individual presentations and reports.

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