MSc Finance and Investment Banking (with placement)
Nottingham Trent University
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Our MSc Finance and Investment Banking course will teach you about analysing and valuing investment products, critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will explore the operation of markets, their major participants and the regulatory environments, as well as building a firm understanding of corporate finance, basic accounting and financial analysis.This course emphasises the analysis and valuation of investment products, and critical ...Read more

Our MSc Finance and Investment Banking course will teach you about analysing and valuing investment products, critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will explore the operation of markets, their major participants and the regulatory environments, as well as building a firm understanding of corporate finance, basic accounting and financial analysis.

This course emphasises the analysis and valuation of investment products, and critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will work with financial tools and techniques in an applied setting, using our state-of-the-art Business Lab equipped with the latest Bloomberg software to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this sector.

In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an internship experience project, a business research project or a global experience project.

Created in collaboration with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), our modules are closely aligned with the institution’s own qualifications, which you can work towards upon completion of your degree.

What you’ll gain from this degree?

  • an ability to apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the field of investment banking.
  • A faster progression towards the CIMA Professional Qualification and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
  • a wide-ranging theoretical background and equip you with practical skills for active interaction in the world of finance.
  • an ability to apply advanced concepts and techniques to analyse financial markets and instruments.
  • developmental skills to synthesise and critique a range of methods employed in analysing investments in financial products.
  • an ability to evaluate the rigour and validity of published research, and to assess its relevance to the practice of investment banking.

Careers and employability

At Nottingham Business School, we’re focused on your employability from the start of your postgraduate degree. We provide you with a learning experience that integrates theory and practice.

Graduates from this course have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:

  • Equity Trader and Analyst
  • Financial Associate
  • Investment Manager
  • Tax Accountant
  • Fund Manager.

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1/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
42nd
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Entry requirements

Students will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability. All students will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career. One academic reference is required.

Tuition fees

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£11,900 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£13,750 (£11,900 in year one and £1,850 in year two)

£20,250 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£22,100 (£20,250 in Year One and £1,850 in Year Two)

£20,250 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£22,100 (£20,250 in Year One and £1,850 in Year Two)

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