Finance and Investment MSc

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: Equips students with the theoretical knowledge, quantitative tools and analytical skills that allows them to thrive in the worlds of practical and academic finance; students embark on a broad educational programme that prepares them to face the challenges and demands of managing and working in organisations; within a wide array of competing economic, social, political and cultural conditions.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at University Of Essex

Finance, Investment and Risk MSc

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The programme is well supported by the staff at the School, and draws on specialisations within the School in areas of finance; mathematics; statistics and actuarial science; the strength of this interface is shown by the emergence of new financial and insurance products, mergers across industries and the use of modern financial mathematics in insurance and risk; students develop analytic; communication and research skills.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at University Of Kent

Banking and Finance MBA

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The course offers practical insight and skills in a range of strategic and management areas in financial services; the programme consists of two parts: part 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 120 credits;part 2 consists of either a supervised dissertation of around 10,000 words, or a structured advanced taught programme of summer study that is specific to your chosen degree.(read more)

About institution | About department

All financial services courses at Bangor University

International Banking MSc

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme is intended to provide both basic training in preparation for higher degrees by research and vocational training for careers in the financial services sectors of industry and government, particularly banking and central banking; the programme is particularly relevant for careers in international banking services.(read more)

About department

All financial services courses at Loughborough University

Banking and Finance MA

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Course considers topics such as: why are the banking systems in different countries (such as the UK, Germany, Japan and the US) so diverse?; what determines the structure, performance and efficiency of banking and financial markets?; why do banks and financial intermediaries exist?; what are the main theories of the banking firm?.(read more)

About institution | About department

All financial services courses at Bangor University

International Money and Banking MSc

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme is of particular interest to those wishing to pursue careers in the financial sector; it provides students with an advanced knowledge of the related disciplines of macroeconomics, banking, international finance and financial markets.(read more)

About department

All financial services courses at University Of Birmingham

Banking PhD

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: Research supervision is available in all areas of staff expertise related to banking.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at University Of Essex

International Banking and Development Finance MSc

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Advanced theory and practice relating to financial services.(read more)

About institution | About department

All financial services courses at Bangor University

Real Estate Investment and Finance PgDip

Study modes: Distance with attendance | Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This course is aimed at those who aspire to, or are already working in the real estate investment market; it has been developed to provide graduates with a broad knowledge and understanding of property as an asset class within national and international investment markets and with the skills needed to research, analyse and advise on investment decisions accordingly.(read more)

All financial services courses at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Banking and Financial Markets MA

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Intended for Honours graduates who wish to enhance their prospects of employment in the financial services sectors of government and commerce; designed to appeal to people who do not have specialist undergraduate preparation in formal economic theory or quantitative methods, the programmes emphasise vocational relevance and conceptual clarity in modern theory and practice.(read more)

About department

All financial services courses at Loughborough University

International Banking and Financial Studies MSc

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme aims to provide a clear understanding of the theory and practice of international banking and finance, as well as familiarity with the latest innovative techniques in international lending and borrowing, asset and liability management, and risk appraisal; it develops students’ existing skills through advanced study, with an international focus and the practical application of financial techniques in a real-world setting.(read more)

All financial services courses at University Of Southampton

Banking and Law PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The course is an interdisciplinary programme that enables students to study key legal and regulatory developments affecting the financial sector; including the regulation of financial services, security instruments, corporate finance, arbitration and other issues affecting modern banks at UK, EU and international level.(read more)

About institution | About department

All financial services courses at Bangor University

Insurance and Risk Management MSc

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This programme combines a practical approach with sound theory to create a learning experience that is challenging and stimulating; the programme reflects the interfaces between insurance, risk management and financial services, and equips its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in those industries as risk managers, financial advisers, consultants, underwriters, financial analysts and insurance analysts.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at City University London

Finance and Investment MSc

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The course specialises in security/portfolio investment; the emphasis is on issues related to investment in capital markets such as investment strategies, the evaluation of investment performance and the use of financial statement information in evaluating company performance.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at Brunel University

Actuarial Science PgDip

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Topics covered correspond to the CT1-CT8 series of the joint examinations of the faculty and Institute of Actuaries and students who perform well on the course can obtain exemption from some or all of these professional exams.(read more)

All financial services courses at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Finance and Investment Management MSc

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: Semester 1: introductory econometrics for finance: basic introduction to statistics and econometrics with a focus on intuition, provides the foundation for the empirical methods in finance course in the 2nd semester; macroeconomics for finance: introduction to techniques of macroeconomic modelling and the use of quantitative and modelling techniques found in the academic and professional open-economy macroeconomics and finance literature.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at University Of Aberdeen

Real Estate Investment MSc

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: This programme provides understanding of real estate investment as part of a multi-asset portfolio; attachment project for students to gain practical experience of working in a City or West End company available.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at City University London

Actuarial Science MSc

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: The course is designed for highly numerate students who wish to pursue actuarial careers in insurance, finance, consultancy or further a field; this fast-track study route allows students to gain professional
qualifications before embarking upon their careers.(read more)

About institution | About department

All financial services courses at City University London

Actuarial Science PhD

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: The initial focus of the programme is in the area of economic capital and risk management for financial services firms and developing stochastic modelling techniques. Other research topics in the department include genetics and insurance, accident compensation and risk classification.(read more)

About institution

All financial services courses at University Of Kent

Finance and Investment Management PgCert

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: Programme applies theory and practice to aspects of finance and investment management; offers a combination of academic study and the opportunity to enter levels 1 and 2 of the Chartered Financial Analyst professional examinations.(read more)

About institution | About department

All financial services courses at University Of Hertfordshire