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University of Hertfordshire
MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Advanced Research
University of Hertfordshire

MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Advanced Research

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Full time | De Havilland campus | 2 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Banking Finance / Accounting (General) Investment Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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.

    Modules

    Advanced Business Research (30 Credits) - Core
    In this module, students develop advanced postgraduate level skills of independent research, analysis, evaluation, writing and presentation, all within a business research context. This advances postgraduate students' knowledge and skill set, to enable them to become professional business researchers. Students will be able to robustly design and implement research according to their own or an employer's business objectives; to locate relevant, current, reliable business information; to synergise findings, analyse and present quantitative data, draw insightful conclusions and make innovative, evidence-based recommendations. Students acquire skills that will take them beyond the university environment and the ?masters student? timescale, into ?real world? researching as a competitive, advanced skill, integral to achieving business success and realising their career ambitions.
    Asset Valuation (15 Credits) - Core
    Dissertation (MSc FIB) (60 Credits) - Core
    Economics, Finance and Banking (30 Credits) - Core
    Financial Data Analysis (15 Credits) - Core
    Financial Markets and Institutions (15 Credits) - Core
    Financial Statement Analysis 1 (15 Credits) - Core
    Financial Statement Analysis 2 (15 Credits) - Core
    Professional and Consultancy Skills (30 Credits) - Core
    Quantitative Analysis (15 Credits) - Core
    Research Methods MSc FIB - Core
    Research Methods: MSc Finance and Investment Banking (15 Credits) - Core

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
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    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £18,950

    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.

    University information

    University of Hertfordshire-Overview
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    The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to sustainable planning. It offers flexible study options to suit a student’s lifestyle, fantastic links to business, and expert guidance every step of the way. Why choose postgraduate study at Herts? Student Satisfaction: 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (PTES, 2024) and 1st in the East of England for...more

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