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MSc - Master of Science
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Why choose this course?
Investment and financial risk is a highly competitive sector and our course will give you the IT and research skills that employers demand.
This rigorous and intensive masters course is designed to produce high-calibre, analytical graduates with practical skills who are ready to slot in to a specialised role. As a graduate, you will be ready to work in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy.
The course is an extremely practical programme using real examples, the latest research and theories, and live data.
This course is suitable for both experienced corporate finance and financial management practitioners who want to add to their skills, and those looking for a career in the area.
This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT).
What you will study
This course is underpinned by the latest research and best practice. Modules have been developed to provide you with up-to-date and relevant knowledge of accounting, finance and research methods.
Each module is designed to develop the skills valued by employers, such as presentation, team work, problem solving and communication skills.
We teach an extremely practical programme using real-life examples, live data and the latest research and theories. You will get the opportunity to create and manage investment portfolios and present the results, learn to use a Bloomberg trading room and industry standard databases, and undertake a research project.
You will examine the key issues in investment banking and trading. You will also learn to apply various different techniques in practice. We will show you how to analyse and explore a number of different topics using a balance of qualitative and quantitative methods.
After you graduate
This course can typically help lead to careers for example in investment banking, finance, insurance, risk control, compliance and regulation.
Typical roles may include investment manager, risk controller, compliance officer, risk officer, investment analyst and consultant.
Graduates have gone on to work for Moody's Analytics, Ernst & Young, Nordea, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, Protiviti Ltd, Gulf International Bank, Danske Bank, Barclays and Accenture.
A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. If you do not have an honours degree, you will need to show us evidence that you know enough about the relevant subjects to understand the course materials - for example, a professional qualification, training or work experience in a relevant field (contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team to find out more).
Students living in
Domestic
£12,900 per year
Students from Domestic
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£18,900 per year
Students from EU
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£18,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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