The MSc Investment & Finance is for those wanting to develop careers in areas such as security analysis, portfolio analysis and investment management. The course provides you with a comprehensive education in the theory of finance. It also covers the various techniques and analytical tools used by investment professionals in practical decision-making.
This programme will prepare you for a career in the financial services industry and is ideally suited for entrepreneurs that want to have a solid knowledge of finance and its applications.
Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent (view the entry requirements for your country) in:
accounting
economics
business studies
a subject area with a strong quantitative component
Applications are also considered from those with appropriate professional qualifications and relevant practical experience.
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This course is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as:
asset management
corporate finance
security analysis
derivatives, financial engineering and treasury management
financial decision and policymaking
Core modules:
Principles of Finance
Accounting & Financial Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Finance
International Financial Markets & Banking
Derivatives & Treasury Management
Portfolio Theory & Management
Equity Analysis
Topics in Corporate Finance
Empirical Research Projects
Financial Analysis of a Company
Optional modules:
Textual Analytics for Accounting & Finance
Fixed Income Analysis
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