MSc in Investment and Finance
University of Strathclyde Business School
Key Information
Campus location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,400 **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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** Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £27,650 International
Introduction
Study with us
- Gain invaluable practical experience with the Amplify Trading Boot Camp, derivatives simulations like OSTC-Volcube, and multiple case studies
- Become industry-ready by learning the latest techniques and tools used by investment professionals
- Attain the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate
- Gain a comprehensive education in the theory of finance and investments
- Get the opportunity to work on a series of research projects
- Join a leading academic organization that challenges and shapes the business minds of tomorrow
Why this course?
The MSc Investment & Finance is for those wanting to develop careers in areas such as security analysis, portfolio analysis, and investment management. The course provides you with a comprehensive education in the theory of finance. It also covers the various techniques and analytical tools used by investment professionals in practical decision-making.
This program will prepare you for a career in the financial services industry and is ideally suited for entrepreneurs who want to have 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.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you'll study
Semester 1 is designed to give you a solid foundation and understanding of financial services and investment theories and applications. Semester 2 delves deeper into advanced finance, financial analysis, and quantitative methods and techniques. In addition, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of derivatives and portfolio theory and applications, trading used for hedging, financial engineering, and treasury management.
Research projects
You'll work on a series of research projects, supported by an academic supervisor. You can choose a topic from the broad range of issues covered in the program. You'll be assessed on your ability to select and apply relevant theory and research methods. This work may be linked to an issue raised by or a problem to be solved by, an employer.
Amplify Trading Boot Camp
You can gain invaluable practical experience of the factors that drive today’s financial markets as part of your Master's course. Amplify, a global financial trading and training company, in collaboration with Strathclyde Business School, delivers a week-long Boot Camp. This provides you with the opportunity to experience a real-life trading simulation, covering multiple roles in the process.
Amplify is a leading provider of training programs for the financial industry, and they offer our students the same analyst-level practical training they deliver to their clients. Amplify’s clients include the Bank of China, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Bank of America.
Course content
The primary objectives of the program are to develop:
- a solid understanding of the theory and application of finance, securities valuation, investments, risk management, and financial institutions
- the ability to use financial theory and analysis and its application in real financial markets
- the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking required in today’s job market
- a solid understanding of the latest developments and trends in investments and finance
- the skills for implementing financial models with practical simulations
- the skill of applying tools, financial software, and theories for addressing complex financial and decision-making problems
- the ability to identify and analyze problems and challenges, choose appropriate courses of action, and take decisions to meet specified objectives
- The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze financial statements and data
- an understanding of derivative instruments, their pricing, and how they are used
- transferable skills in problem-solving, critical evaluation, data, and statistical analysis, and model building
- skills of effectively communicating their ideas, analyses, and proposed solutions
- the ability to reflect on ethical, societal, and environmental implications of finance and investment decisions
- a solid foundation for further postgraduate work and research in the area
Semester 1
Core classes
- Principles of Finance
- Accounting & Financial Analysis
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- International Financial Markets & Banking
Semester 2
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
Semester 3
Research projects
Prior to the start of the work on the projects, classes are provided on research methodology for each project. These compulsory classes will provide the basis for the project work, the nature of research work in finance or accounting, and the writing and structuring of research reports. The classes will not be assessed but attendance is compulsory.
- Empirical Research Projects
- Financial Analysis of a Company
Learning & teaching
Core and elective classes will be taught across two semesters. Classes will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and computer labs. During your studies, you'll interact with the Bloomberg Trading Simulation Laboratory in the Business School. In addition, you'll interact with two trading simulations: Volcube, a Derivatives Trading Simulation from a market maker’s perspective; and Equitysim an online trading simulation with real-time data. Dissertation and research projects are undertaken during the autumn months.
Assessment
Class assessments will take the form of a class test and/or assignment for most classes. Each class will be examined at the end of the semester they are offered.
Career Opportunities
This course is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as:
- asset management
- corporate finance
- security analysis
- derivatives, financial engineering and treasury management
- financial decision and policymaking
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Scottish postgraduate students
Scottish postgraduate students may be able to apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students, a living cost loan.
Students coming from England
Students ordinarily resident in England may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance England. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs.
Students coming from Wales
Students ordinarily resident in Wales may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance Wales. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs.
Students coming from Northern Ireland
Postgraduate students who are ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland may be able to apply for support from Student Finance Northern Ireland. The support is a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500.
International students
We have a large range of scholarships available to help you fund your studies.
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