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MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Extended Professional Practice

  • DeadlineStudy Details: Sandwich, 2 Years

Masters Degree Description

The course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals.

The 30-week PG work placement opportunity in your second year gives you a practical perspective on your academic studies and enables you to increase greatly your skill set for a wide range of finance and investment banking careers.

The programme echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 curriculum.

Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in the field of economics, finance, banking, accounting, business studies, science, engineering, mathematics, or 
A suitable professional qualification (including ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, CFA, ICAEW, ICS), or 
Other appropriate qualifications/experience to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

Every aspect of this Master’s is designed to give you the necessary skills for a successful career in a wide range of finance and investment banking roles. You’ll benefit from our academic team’s expertise and experience, as well as the School’s excellent business links and student employability record.

Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics.

You’ll also study alongside postgraduate students from around the world, gaining direct experience of other cultures and creating a worldwide network of friends and contacts. The University of Hertfordshire also regularly hosts visiting professors from international universities and speakers from leading companies, who each bring their perspectives on the challenges facing the business world today.

Module Details

Quantitative Analysis
Financial Data Analysis
Preparation for the Workplace
Work Placement Portfolio
Financial Markets and Institutions
Economics, Finance and Banking
Dissertation (MSc FIB)
Professional Work Placement
Research Methods MSc FIB
Financial Statement Analysis
Asset Valuation
PG CPD for MSc Finance and Investment Banking

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