This Finance and Investment program with Placement is ideal for those with degrees in accounting, finance, business, economics, or quantitative subjects.
Students will study financial markets and products, financial analysis and valuation, investment management, financial engineering, and machine learning, before conducting a research project on data analysis of financial markets. They will learn from academics with recent industry experience and gain access to experienced investment banking professionals and researchers.
This MSc helps them to develop their skills for successful careers in the finance industry. It covers the techniques used for the analysis and management of investment and risk in the investment industry. This program is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and it equips them with the theoretical and practical toolset to take Level 1 of the CFA qualification after they graduate. The program is also affiliated with the CFA Certificate of ESG Investing. The program is also accredited with ACCA, CIMA, and AIA professional bodies; which offer exemptions; including up to 4 ACCA papers, and up to CIMA Certificate Level.