Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year full-time, 18-20 months full-time with professional practice, up to 2 years full-time with professional placement - multiple intakes
Develop expertise in investment, financial trading, and risk management. Gain the skills needed to launch a successful career in the global financial industry.
This course is for you if you have an interest in a career in investment, financial trading or risk management in the financial sector.
Develop your expertise in both traditional asset classes such as equity, forex and fixed income, and alternative asset classes such as commodities, infrastructure, hedge funds, private equity and cryptocurrencies amongst others.
Learn comprehensive trading techniques and active risk management modelling.
Master Python programming and Bloomberg terminal utilisation.
Start dates:
An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any related discipline or at least two years work experience in the finance sector.
Successful graduates may seek positions as:
Algorithmic Trading Analyst: develop and implement computer programmes to automate trading decisions, leveraging quantitative skills and market knowledge to optimise investment strategies.
Investment/Credit Analyst: evaluate investment opportunities or assess the creditworthiness of borrowers, providing critical insights for informed decision-making in finance.
Risk Management Professional: identify, analyse, and mitigate financial risks, protecting organisations from potential losses and ensuring financial stability.
Portfolio Manager: manage investment portfolios on behalf of clients, aiming to maximise returns while adhering to risk tolerance and investment objectives.
Financial Analyst: analyse financial data, interpret market trends, and provide recommendations for investment strategies and financial decision-making.
Corporate Financier: advise businesses on capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial matters, contributing to strategic growth and financial health.
Equity and Fixed Income Strategies and Derivatives — 30 credits
Hedge Funds and Other Alternative Investment Strategies — 30 credits
Econometrics and Algorithmic Trading — 30 credits
Market and Credit Risk Management — 30 credits
Master's with professional practice
Master's with professional placement
Dissertation – 60 credits
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