Investment Management MSc

Master

In Guildford

£ 12,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course combines thorough training in investment theory with the practical tools you’ll need to solve real-life investment problems. You’ll learn the analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, risk mitigation and technical skills you need to thrive in an increasingly complex global financial environment.

Our compulsory modules will give you an understanding of core investment concepts, while our optional modules allow you to tailor your learning to your own interests or your planned career path.

By the time you graduate, you’ll understand the investment management process and be able to make informed decisions at every stage.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

This course will teach you a systematic approach to decision making in investment management. You’ll learn from experienced investment managers and academics, and develop the skills you need to succeed in investment management or investment analysis roles within the finance industry.

This course is ideal if you’re looking to start a career in investment management, investment banking, pension funds, insurance, or alternative investment partnerships.

You’ll learn how to use market-leading tools such as Bloomberg, with Bloomberg Market Concepts certification included in the course. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 exam.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Financial Services (including Insurance and Investment Management), Business Administration or Management where Accountancy, Banking or Finance represents 25 per cent of modules by weighting, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider a dual-discipline if Accountancy, Banking or Finance makes up at least 25 per cent of your modules by weighting. We’ll also consider significant relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

MSc - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Subjects

  • Risk
  • Investment Management
  • International
  • Finance
  • IT risk
  • Investment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Insurance Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Management
  • Management Accounting
  • Management Information Systems

Course programme

Year 1

Module title
  • EQUITY INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
  • FIXED INCOME INVESTMENT
  • FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE: FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
  • PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
  • CASES IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
  • CORPORATE FINANCE
  • DERIVATIVES SECURITIES
  • ETHICS IN FINANCE
  • INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
  • INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
  • INTERNATIONAL FINANCE PROJECT
  • PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
  • Modules MANM376, MANM377 &MANM378 are Summer Semester Modules
  • Choose 2 optional modules in semester 2

Additional information

Overseas fees - £19,000

Investment Management MSc

£ 12,300 VAT inc.