MSc Finance & Investment (Wealth Management) MSc

The Wealth Management pathway provides an insight into the professional financial planning processes required to manage personal/institutional finance, credit, investment and other wealth management tasks.

You will cover the fundamental principles of investment products, such as structured products, capital protection, hedge funds and real estate. This training will equip you with the skillset required to understand the needs of high net worth clients and institutional investors, and identify applicable solutions in line with tax and regulatory requirements. You will learn how to use your analytical skills to make calculated financial decisions that successfully weigh up the financial benefits with the potential risks.

This pathway has been designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and practical exercises needed to secure a position in wealth, investment or risk management sectors.

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.