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Masters in Behavioural Finance

Different course options

Full time | ICMA Centre | 9 months | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

9 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Behavioural Psychology Finance / Accounting (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The purpose of behavioural finance is to identify and understand why people and investors make certain financial choices in a way that systematically affects market outcomes. Financial institutions are increasingly utilising behavioural finance to understand investment patterns and customer behaviours, hence behavioural finance graduates are in demand.

This is the first postgraduate degree in the UK with a thorough and balanced curriculum combining both disciplines. The study of finance and psychology progresses through the course so that you obtain a critical grasp of core theory along with thorough knowledge, skills of application and analysis.

Continuing your career

Despite the volatile nature of the financial markets, demand for well?qualified recruits remains high. Schooled in the field of behavioural finance, you will be in demand as investment banks, asset managers and associated industries attempt to understand investment patterns and pricing bubbles that cannot be explained by conventional finance theories. Thus, they have been showing increasing attention to behaviourally driven investment philosophies over the last few years. We expect many of our graduates to enter the industry at either the Analyst level or as Associates, who tend to have several years of relevant professional experience.

You'll leave us equipped with knowledge and transferable skills that are also prized by employers outside of the traditional banking and finance sectors. Many of our Alumni are currently enjoying successful careers with multinational companies, consulting firms, government agencies and regulatory organisations throughout the world. You will also gain the knowledge and skills required to continue your studies at the doctoral level.

Modules

The module provides the economic framework for understanding the global financial system and financial markets, financial institutions, market players and the importance of liquidity and price efficiency. Participants will gain an understanding of the international stock and bond markets, ?repo? markets (for borrowing/ lending on a secured basis). The module also introduces foreign exchange, money markets and futures markets (which are developed in more detail in optional Part 2 modules) and also focuses on specific markets for commodity and energy.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,500

Entry requirements

Undergraduate Degree – Minimum 2:1 or the equivalent from an overseas institution; Degree discipline- Any discipline – no quantitative requirement.