Since the global economic crash of 2008, the world of finance and investment has evolved considerably. This course is suited to those wishing to pursue a career in the finance world, working in areas such as investment banking, private equity or corporate financial management and will provide a solid framework of the crucial issues surrounding the sector as its core learning mode. This contemporary and challenging course provides an up-to-date evaluation of financial institutions from both a modern theory and practical point of view. You will become competent at applying quantitative skills to the practice of financial investment and analysis where you will learn how to analyse the causes and consequences of financial and banking crises in mature economies and emerging markets. Furthermore, you will discover how the operation of global capital markets and risk management techniques function and understand investment performance and analyse financial data. Through debate, you will be encouraged to challenge assumptions at all times, work through a series of real life problems and expand your analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think logically and quantitatively. This course will continue to enhance your career potential and professional development, helping you pursue a career in investment banking, private equity and corporate financial management, stock-broking, investment analyst or treasure management.MSc Students will study all of the modules listed above, PG Dip Students will not study a Dissertation and PG Cert Students will only study the first two modules worth 30 credits each. You will be expected to work on the dissertation (that should address a specific financial or investment issue) over the summer period after successfully completing all taught modules. A number of dissertation workshops are delivered during the taught period. At the end of these workshops, you will be required to submit a dissertation proposal.

This challenging Investment & Finance degree opens the doors to a range of careers within the public and private sectors. Many of our graduates have found employment in areas such as corporate finance management, and investment banking, stock-broking, investment analyst, corporate finance or treasury management.