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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Modern finance is complex, demanding, integrated and dynamic – and the creation of wealth via successful investment and management plays a fundamental role in global progress and economic growth.
This course provides you with insight into the strategic financial planning processes required to manage personal finance, credit and investment. Using your analytical skills, you'll learn to make calculated decisions that successfully weigh up the financial benefits with the potential risks – covering the main principles of investment, including capital protection, hedge funds, structured products and real estate.
You’ll discover different investment processes and asset management techniques used in private banking, and learn the skills to understand high-net-worth clients’ needs, preferences and ethical considerations – offering tailored solutions in line with tax and regulatory requirements.
Classes are designed to simulate a real-life experience of the financial industry. You’ll benefit from hands-on training in economics software (with access to Thomson Reuters Eikon Terminals, Bloomberg L.P Terminals, Datastream databases and trading rooms on campus), as well as the chance to collaborate with students from all over the world to gain a global insight.
Throughout the year, you'll define and develop your career with dedicated one-to-one support from our Careers, Enterprise & Industry team. They'll help to organise industry placements and build life-long connections.
You’ll graduate will the skills to become a successful wealth and asset manager, able to provide effective financial planning solutions that meet the needs of high-net-worth clients. You’ll know how to invest, manage funds, maximise capital and evaluate strategic financial options while dealing with risks in a fast-moving global market. You’ll also understand the wider financial industry and work across international markets in fields such as:
Students need to have one of the following qualifications: minimum second class UK undergraduate degree; equivalent international qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University; exceptional entry will be assessed on case by case basis by academic referral only based on: an undergraduate degree lower than 2:2 plus one year of relevant work experience; no undergraduate degree but three years of relevant work experience.
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£26,000 per year
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Reid Hall Single (On Campus Accommodation) -6435.00
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