MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Advanced Research
University of Hertfordshire
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MSc - Master of Science

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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23-SEP-25

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2 years

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MSc - Master of Science

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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23-SEP-25

Duration

2 years

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About the courseThe course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals.You can now combine this specialist Masters with a year long placement. The work placement opportunity gives you a practical perspective to your academic studies and enables you to increase greatly your skill set for a wide range of ...Read more

About the course

The course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals.

You can now combine this specialist Master's with a year long placement. The

  • work placement opportunity
  • gives you a practical perspective to your academic studies and enables you to increase greatly your skill set for a wide range of finance and investment banking careers. The programme also echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 examinations.

    Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities’ analyst and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting and economics.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    46/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    61st
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    84th
    What students say
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    08 Oct 19

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    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    The normal entry requirements for the programme are: An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in the field of economics, finance, banking, accounting, business studies, science, engineering, mathematics, or A suitable professional qualification (including ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, CFA, ICAEW, ICS), or Other appropriate qualifications/experience to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor.

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    £15,720 per year

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    £19,800 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £19,800 per year

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    University of Hertfordshire
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