MSc Banking And Finance Dissertation

Main Objectives of the Dissertation

• Opportunity to conduct your own research
• Reflect on what you have learned during your studies
• Become familiar with research methods and techniques
• Obtain research and employability skills
• Gain further expertise in a topic of your choice

Structured Abstract

• An abstract of up to 200 words should be submitted by the 16th of December via Blackboard.
• The abstract should include the following:
  • A title
  • The main aim of the study
  • The background of the study (literature, relevant theories, etc.)
  • The main methods to be employed
  • The intended contribution
• A supervisor will be allocated based on this abstract

Dissertation structure

• Read Section 3.2 of the dissertation handbook. 
• Title (Front page)
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results and Discussion

Forms

• Record of supervision sessions (3 meetings minimum are mandatory!)
• Research Ethics (if applicable) read 3.7 in the handbook
• Dissertation submission checklist (Title, Declaration and supervisor’s confirmation of completion)
• Marking form to show you allocations of marks

Research Areas

• Asset Pricing 
• Return and Volatility Forecasting 
• Investment Strategies 
• Asset Allocation - Portfolio Analysis
• Capital Structure
• Dividend Policy
• Mergers & Acquisitions 
• Initial Public Offerings 
• Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Private Equity
• Behavioural Finance
• Credit Risk
• Liquidity and Market Microstructure
• Risk Management
• Hedging
• Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds
• Energy and Environmental Finance

Research Areas

• Banking
• Credit Ratings
• Alternative Investments
• Derivatives
• Applied Economics