The MSc Finance programme at the ICMA Centre has been specially designed with the support of industry practitioners. Through a unique combination of interactive, technically advanced teaching and hands-on training, our graduates are prepared for a career in finance. Gain the skills and knowledge sought by employers to succeed in the challenging field of international securities and investment banking.

World-ranked by the Financial Times, this is our longest established programme with over 2,800 alumni around the world. It is also the most flexible finance programme with a choice of over 20 elective modules. The programme provides broad expertise to equip those who have yet to settle on a specialism. It also attracts students who are interested in a wider choice of potential career paths in finance. To enhance your practical skills and market awareness, you will benefit from exposure to advanced analysis tools and resources valued by the industry.

As part of the programme, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of financial markets and securities trading. You will explore corporate transactions, valuation, investment strategies and quantitative techniques. There are also opportunities to undertake a summer work placement and project. Alternative options include a Fintech focused study trip in Greece or the Summer School at Tsinghua University in China.

Students will enhance their employability as they will leave us well equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in financial services. Many join investment banks to train as financial markets professionals in trading, sales and research. Others specialise in complex derivative products and others join brokers and commodity bankers. In addition, many graduates follow other career paths including consultancy, accountancy, operations, IT, and higher education and doctoral research.