MSc Finance and Global Trading

We’re renowned for our social science led research and are ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014) As one of the largest finance groups in the country, our work has been called upon by the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve, so you study at a school that aims to make a direct impact on the world you live in Our expert staff explore issues including: business ethics and corporate social responsibility; organisation studies; leadership and strategy; finance and banking; risk management; and international management Specialist facilities Based at our Colchester Campus, the Essex Business School building provides superb facilities for staff and students Not only can you practice trading stocks and securities in our virtual trading lab, our study pods and Bonds café provide ample space for group-working and preparing for lectures, our sun terrace and winter garden provide the building with a unique micro-climate, reflecting our commitment to ethical and sustainable business Your future A Masters degree from Essex Business School is an investment in your future career; in 2015, 78% of our postgraduate taught students were in work or further study (DLHE) Not only will we support you to reach your full academic potential, our Student Services Team works in partnership with the University’s Employability and Careers Centre to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities You can also access employer talks on campus Our students progress to work in a range of careers, from financial analysis to management, public administration and accountancy, in large organisations and exciting SMEs, such as: KPMG Grant Thornton LLP Inter-American Development Bank European Central Bank HP Groupon Capital Markets Intelligence, a financial publisher Credit Data Research, a business funder We’re also proud of our many graduate entrepreneurs,...