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Investment Management MSc

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Full time | Stag Hill | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Investment Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why choose this course

This course will teach you a systematic approach to decision-making in investment management. You’ll learn from experienced industry professionals and academics, while developing the skills you need to succeed in investment management or investment analysis roles within the finance industry.

You’ll learn how to use market-leading tools such as Bloomberg, with Bloomberg Market Concepts certification embedded in our course. Our course is affiliated with the CFA Institute and you can apply for a scholarship to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exam during your studies at a reduced fee. In addition, we offer the Schweser CFA Essential Study Package free of charge to all scholarship holders.

As an MSc student of Investment Management, you’ll be based in Surrey Business School and be part of a vibrant community focused on improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.

What you will study

This course combines thorough training in investment theory with the practical tools you’ll need to solve real investment problems. You’ll learn the analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, risk mitigation and technical skills you need to thrive in an increasingly complex global financial environment.

Our compulsory modules will give you an understanding of core investment concepts and are based on the CFA curriculum, while our optional modules allow you to tailor your learning to your own interests or your planned career path.

By the time you graduate, you’ll understand the investment management process, and will be able to make informed decisions at every stage while considering various ethical and sustainability aspects and implications as well.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

94 per cent of our Surrey Business School postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

Some of our graduates have gone on to secure careers in the following roles:

Investment/portfolio manager
Investment fund/wealth manager
Investment analyst
Business analyst
Financial advisor
Investor relations
Consultancy.

Modules

The module studies the various stages of the investment management process from the award of an investment sponsor?s mandate through investment manager selection to the portfolio and performance outcome of that selection. Consideration is made at each stage of who makes the decisions and what those decisions are based upon. This includes asset allocation, benchmarking, active versus passive investment, investment style and investment performance. Seminars investigate real asset allocation problems. The module is the lynchpin of an investment management programme. This module is particularly useful for students considering a career in finance; investment management, investment banking or investment consultancy but is also useful for those involved in other areas of the financial sector such as insurance and pensions; the main users of investment management services.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,400

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics or financial services (including insurance and investment management).

University information

The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which is represented by over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity, with cultural inclusivity is at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven...more

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