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Finance and Investment MSc

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Full time | University of Bradford | 12 months | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Investment Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The programme focuses on the key elements of corporate finance, investment management and applied quantitative finance. The aim is to produce specialists who have a strong financial perspective on corporate activity, pension fund behaviour, the economy and international financial markets.

The Master’s Finance and Investment places an emphasis on specialist areas within finance including undertaking financial investments, financial modelling, mathematical finance and financial management roles within mainstream financial firms. There will be particular focus on providing students with the conceptual understanding, knowledge and technical skills that are required to implement advanced financial models in a practical way.

The Master’s programme in Finance and Investment is built on a foundation of general Finance and Financial Management, Econometrics and Investment modules.

The Master’s in Finance and Investment is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in finance and investment subjects to enhance their operational effectiveness in this particular area, or to serve as preparation for further study or an academic career.

Professional accreditation

We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of Equis, AMBA and AACSB, often referred to as the "Triple Crown".

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredit this programme.

Learning and assessment

The programme is summatively assessed by a mixture of written examinations, assessed coursework, and applied coursework requiring the use of specialist computer software used on this programme as well as case studies, group projects and multimedia presentations.

Assessment is integrated with learning and teaching to support and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes for individual modules and the programme as a whole. Emphasis is placed on the feedback function of formative assessment as part of the learning, teaching and assessment strategy as a whole.

Career prospects

Our graduates regularly find careers in finance and investment, and the finance industry in general. The programme focuses on the key elements of corporate finance, investment management and applied quantitative finance. The aim is to produce specialists who have a strong financial perspective on corporate activity, pension fund behaviour, the economy and international financial markets.

The sectors and jobs that our MSc students are employed in after graduation vary depending on their previous experience and pathway taken. In terms of career progression, it is useful to consider where alumni are three years after graduation. Looking at the data derived from the School’s ranking in the Financial Times Master’s in Management Rankings, on average 25% of them are in senior management roles and 20% in junior management positions three years after graduation.

Modules

The aims of Derivative Pricing and Valuation are to develop a critical understanding of the fundamental position of derivatives in corporate finance as well as their price and role in risk management. The module considers the nature of fixed-income securities and risky assets in pricing their derivatives and the impact of derivative pricing on company valuation.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,198

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,468

Entry requirements

Candidates for the MSc in Finance and Investment will normally have a first degree or its equivalent in accounting and finance, economics, management (with a significant component of economics and/or accounting and finance) or a quantitative science such as mathematics, physics or engineering from an approved higher education institution. The usual entry requirement is: a UK 2:2 degree or its equivalent in any discipline from an approved higher education institution. Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.

University information

The University of Bradford is a great place to learn. A progressive institution in many ways, it offers students a place in a diverse and welcoming community and aims to make a positive impact on the world through the high quality of its research. The university’s campus has a city centre location which is extremely convenient for local amenities, while the facilities are modern and eco-friendly, including the use of hemp-based building...more

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