Ranked among the top 35 world's best postgraduate finance programmes by the Financial Times.
The degree provides a full-time course for those seeking positions in Finance and Investment. The programme is based around the three main classes of capital investment activity - equity markets, fixed interest markets, and derivative markets.
Participants in the MSc Finance and Investment programme can also use the dissertation component to concentrate in-depth on a Finance and Investment topic according to individual interests and career requirements.
The MSc Finance and Investment degree is intended to enable students to:
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develop knowledge and skills in fundamental management disciplines, while also including specialist modules in specific areas of Finance
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examine and assess different aspects of the financial environment and provide insights into the operation of Finance and financial services
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be capable of a critical evaluation of the core business / finance disciplines
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have a structured programme that allows students to focus upon advanced developments in Finance and Investment to meet their specific interests and career aspirations
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have opportunities in a variety of careers such as accountancy, auditing, business development, financial advice, investment management, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, procurement, research, risk assurance, tax consultancy and trading
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enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large.
Applicants for this MSc must have a first degree in business/economics, containing substantial components of finance. Students with an outstanding first degree in a quantitative subjects will be considered.
