The Masters degree in Investment & Finance is for those wanting to develop careers in areas such as security analysis, portfolio analysis and investment management. The course provides you with a rigorous education in the theory of finance. It also covers the various techniques and analytical tools used by investment professionals in practical decision-taking. The course will provide you with: an understanding of financial theory and analysis an appreciation of the nature of financial markets and institutions a good working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis an understanding of the techniques and concepts employed in the valuation of bonds and equities an ability to develop portfolios and investment strategies to meet risk-return objectives an understanding of derivatives – options, futures, swaps an understanding of the quantitative analysis and techniques employed in finance

This course is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as: corporate finance security analysis portfolio management options and futures treasury management the functioning of financial institutions and markets financial decision-taking in the public sector