Study data analysis techniques, fund performance appraisal and examine foreign exchange risk and the role of ethics and sustainability in investment.
Learn the critical knowledge and skills required to start a professional practice career in investment and portfolio management, securities trading, stock broking or investment banking.
Key course content includes:
Asset pricing: valuation of equity, debt and derivative securities.
Governance and sustainability: the financial and ethical challenges facing modern corporations.
Data analysis: statistical techniques of estimation, hypothesis testing and modelling.
Portfolio management: constructing an efficient portfolio and assessing fund performance.
Start dates:
An honours degree 2:2 or above in any discipline or appropriate work experience in the financial sector together with relevant professional qualifications.
Successful graduates may seek positions such as:
Investment Analyst, Financial Services, Corporate Treasurer, Compliance Officers, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers, Risk Officers, Banking and Finance Manager.
Capital Markets and Security Analysis — 30 credits
Portfolio and Asset Management - 30 credits
Data Analysis and Research Methods - 30 credits
Corporate Finance and Risk Management — 30 credits
Governance, Ethics and Sustainability — 30 credits
Postgraduate Project — 30 credits
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