This course provides a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the key aspects of investment and risk finance, delivered in an intensive learning environment. You will learn how to apply the knowledge and theory you have gained in class to real-world problems facing the international financial services industry and the corporate financial management community. This practical application of investment and risk principles is one of the main strengths of this programme. The learning and skills development is integrated with resources available in our Financial Markets Suite (FMS), a state-of-the-art virtual trading room environment. The FMS is interfaced with the Bloomberg system, a leading source of economics and capital markets information available to the global professional financial community. Provision of this Bloomberg resource, along with the academic and professional career development opportunities are the main reasons why our students prefer to select this programme. Students on the Investment and Risk Finance MSc are automatically registered for a student membership of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) – a financial services professional body. Some of the benefits include free attendance at CPD events, accessibility to industry news and online resources.

As an investment and risk finance postgraduate, you can look forward to excellent career prospects in treasury and front office positions in investment banks and securities companies, as well as analyst or money management positions in the global financial services sector. Your exposure to the Financial Markets Suite simulated financial trading facility will mean you will be equipped in both the theory and practice of investment and risk finance. As an investment and risk finance postgraduate, you can apply for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, which can lead to professional membership and fellowship of the Institute.