Finance and Investment

MSc Finance and Investment

Mode: Full-time

At BPP, we view our masters degrees as more than just a qualification.

The BPP MSc Finance and Investment will serve as the foundation for your future success in an investment-related finance role.

Our programme is rigorous and practically oriented.

Once qualified, you are prepared for entering a range of professions including investment analysis, portfolio management and risk management.

The programme has also been designed to offer you full preparation for Level-1 of the CFA Institute's exams, an internationally recognised professional qualification for finance professionals.

The programme has the following main features:

• a firm grounding in the fundamentals of investment-related finance suitable for both graduates in any discipline or progressing finance professionals practical use of financial modelling and simulation throughout the programme so you actually do the work of a finance professional rather than just talk about it
• seamless integration of CFA Institute qualification preparation into the programme content, providing you with a double career boost
• automatic invitation into our 'finance club' which includes presentations from guest speakers in the world of finance
• teaching provided by a mix of academics and finance practitioners providing you with a practical insight from those who have worked in the industry and robust academic teaching
• all lectures accompanied by small-group tutorials and lab classes with a high degree of student-tutor contact time
• personal tutor support and guidance to increase your confidence and assist you in realising your potential
• extensive e-learning support, including podcasts from lectures and interactive self-testing opportunities

How is the programme taught?

You will be taught using a combination of the following:

• small group sessions
• live lectures
• online training

The small group sessions in particular will have a strong emphasis on student-centered learning. This means many of the classes will include practical skills sessions in which you will actually do the work of a finance professional rather than just talk about it!

A shared feature across all modules is the systematic use of financial modelling and simulation and the routine use of tutor and peer evaluation.

Whole group sessions will typically be organised around a series of short lectures, in combination with interactive activities such as buzz groups.

Small group sessions will include seminars, workshops, lab classes and Bloomberg sessions.

The standard ratio of whole-group sessions (WGS) and small-group sessions (SGS) is 1:1, allowing for 90 minutes of WGS and 90 minutes of SGS in a typical week (per module).

In addition, you will have the opportunity to access some of the live lectures in recordings via the Business School's online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Assessment

The programme is assessed on a module-by-module basis using a combination of coursework, closed-book examinations and a supervised independent project.

Programme materials will contain mock assessments, revision packs and consolidation activities to fully prepare you for the real assessments.

Formal and informal feedback is given throughout the programme to help you achieve success and maximise your potential.