Master's in Finance
University of Reading
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MSc - Master of Science

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ICMA Centre

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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The MSc Finance programme at the ICMA Centre is one of our two flagship Finance Masters. World-ranked by the Financial Times, this is our longest established programme with over 2,800 alumni around the world, previously known as MSc International Securities, Investment and Banking.It has been designed with the support of industry practitioners to equip you with highly practical skills and expertise sought after by major employers in the financial services industry. The programme is ideal if you ...Read more

The MSc Finance programme at the ICMA Centre is one of our two flagship Finance Masters. World-ranked by the Financial Times, this is our longest established programme with over 2,800 alumni around the world, previously known as MSc International Securities, Investment and Banking.

It has been designed with the support of industry practitioners to equip you with highly practical skills and expertise sought after by major employers in the financial services industry. The programme is ideal if you are interested in a wider choice of potential career paths in finance. MSc Finance graduates typically enjoy successful careers in Trading, Investment Banking/Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Commercial Banking, and several other pathways within the financial services spectrum.

A number of features differentiate this programme from other Finance Masters, aiming to offer you a competitive edge. At the centre of it all is the hands-on, practice centred approach. You will benefit from interactive, technically advanced teaching and applied training, bespoke simulations, case-study based projects and masterclasses by our distinguished academics and industry guest speakers.

Parallel with your studies, you will have the opportunity to prepare online for the CFA level 1 exam with Fitch Learning, one of the worlds' leading Financial Training providers. Access to Fitch Learning's advanced online learning platform, ‘Fitch Learning Cognition', is included in the programme tuition fees. CFA exam fees are not included in the programme fees but 15 students on the programme will be offered CFA exam scholarships on the basis of their engagement with the learning platform and performance in the mock CFA test. The ICMA Centre is a CFA University Affiliate- this is in recognition that this degree covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, the CFA Institute Ethical and Professional Standards, and other requirements.

You will be eligible for exemptions from the CISI Capital Markets Diploma and students who successfully complete the Advanced Options Trading module will have the unique (to this module and to the University of Reading) opportunity to be awarded the Ofqual regulated, ICE and CISI recognised Advanced Diploma in Options Trading. This is an employer-led, industry accredited programme centred on professional development, practical application and transferrable skills, making individuals work-ready for job role profiles including options trader, options broker, market maker, options analyst or risk manager.

If you are considering a career as an equity or corporate finance analyst, students on our flagship programmes will have exclusive access to a Financial Modelling module delivered by Financial Edge, the leading company training the analysts of the world’s top 3 investment banks.

As part of the programme’s international exposure, you will also have the option to undertake one month of study during the summer semester on Fintech and Digital Transformation in Athens at ALBA Graduate Business School, American College of Greece or attend a not for credit Summer School at Tsinghua University in China.

Continuing your career

You will enhance your employability as you will leave us well equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in financial services. You may join investment banks to train as a financial market professional in trading, sales and research. You can also specialise in complex derivative products or join brokers and commodity bankers. In addition, you may decide to follow other career paths including consultancy, accountancy, operations, IT, and higher education and doctoral research.

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53/101
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35th
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Jeremiah
10 Nov 23

The University of Reading embraces diversity and inclusion, facilitating the thriving of international students in their academic and social pursuits. The available supports..Read more

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Dishni
28 Jan 23

University of Reading is a wonderful place to be in. It offers students an esteemed education with the best of academic lecturers and high quality course material and a wealth of..Read more

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate Degree – Minimum 2:1 or the equivalent from an overseas institution. Degree Discipline – Any degree discipline but must have a satisfactory existing level of numeracy.

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£16,000 per year

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£28,000 per year

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£28,000 per year

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University of Reading
Whiteknights Reading RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Henley-on-Thames  1.3 miles away

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