MSc Finance & Investment (Energy Trade) MSc

The Energy Trade pathway examines and evaluates the global energy trading industry, and the economic and political factors that influence it. You’ll gain true insight into the art and science of trading through real-time trading simulation exercises developed in collaboration with a city-based financial technology company (Amplify Trading). This exposure to the uncertainty of daily energy markets will help you learn how to develop trading strategies and respond effectively to complex business situations.
You will also have access to free student membership to the Energy Institute, which is the royal chartered professional body of the industry. This membership gives you access to monthly seminars and level panel discussions. This rigorous training programme prepares you for a career in trading within the energy market or as part of ‘back office’ operations, on both the supply and demand side.
The programme offers the rigorous academic training and applied insights required to meet the challenges of today’s financial markets. The structure has been specially designed to appeal to both students of financial and non-financial backgrounds.
You will become proficient in investing, managing and maximising capital and wealth. You will also learn how to deal with risks and understand the regulatory framework of the financial services.
You will examine market mechanisms, and learn how the international financial markets work, including how capital is raised and financial securities and commodities are priced. You will also develop solid quantitative and analytical skills.
In your pathway modules, you will apply this core financial knowledge to address key issues within your specialist field.