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MSc Investment & Finance (January)

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MSc Investment & Finance is for those wanting to develop careers in security analysis, portfolio analysis and investment management. The course provides you with a comprehensive education in the theory of finance. It also covers investment professionals' various techniques and analytical tools in practical decision-making. 

This programme will prepare you for a career in the financial services industry and is ideally suited for entrepreneurs with a solid knowledge of finance and its applications.

We've continuously ranked in the top 3 in the UK for Accounting & Finance Complete University Guide Subject Tables since 2015.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements/experience

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent (view the entry requirements for your country) in:

  • accounting

  • economics

  • business studies

  • a subject area with a solid quantitative component

Applications are also considered from those with appropriate professional qualifications and relevant practical experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Semester1

Core classes

  • Principles of Finance

  • Accounting & Financial Analysis

  • Quantitative Methods for Finance

  • International Financial Markets & Banking

2 Semester2

Core classes

  • Derivatives & Treasury Management

  • Portfolio Theory & Management

  • Equity Analysis

  • Topics in Corporate Finance

Elective classes

Choose one from the following:

  • Empirical Methods in Finance

  • Fixed Income Analysis

3 Semester3

Research projects

  • Empirical Research Projects

  • Financial Analysis of a Company

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

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