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MSc Investment Management University of Surrey
Introduction
Why choose this course
This course will teach you a systematic approach to decision making in investment management. You’ll learn from experienced investment managers and academics, and develop the skills you need to succeed in investment management or investment analysis roles within the finance industry.
This course is ideal if you’re looking to start a career in investment management, investment banking, pension funds, insurance, or alternative investment partnerships.
You’ll learn how to use market-leading tools such as Bloomberg, with Bloomberg Market Concepts certification included in the course. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 exam.
What you will study
This course combines a thorough training in investment theory with the practical tools you’ll need to solve real investment problems. You’ll learn the analytical, decision making, problem-solving, risk mitigation and technical skills you need to thrive in an increasingly complex global financial environment.
Our compulsory modules will give you an understanding of core investment concepts, while our optional modules allow you to tailor your learning to your own interests or your planned career path.
By the time you graduate, you’ll understand the investment management process and be able to make informed decisions at every stage.
Professional recognition
MSc - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Teaching and learning
You will benefit from lectures and seminars taught by experts with a track record of industry experience in a range of roles, including investment managers, investment analysts, investment strategists and leading academics.
Academic year structure
The taught modules, 'Cases in International Finance' and ‘Ethics in Finance’ are taught from June to July. You will work on your International Finance Project from August to September.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
Year 1 (full-time)
| Module Title | Status | Semester |
| Equity Investment Analysis | Compulsory | 1 |
| Fixed Income Investment | Compulsory | 1 |
| Foundations of Finance: Finance & Investments | Compulsory | 1 |
| Principles of Accounting | Compulsory | 1 |
| Cases in International Finance | Compulsory | 2 |
| Corporate Finance | Optional | 2 |
| Derivatives Securities | Compulsory | 2 |
| Ethics in Finance | Compulsory | 2 |
| International Corporate Governance | Optional | 2 |
| International Finance | Optional | 2 |
| International Finance Project | Compulsory | 2 |
| Portfolio Management | Compulsory | 2 |
| Risk Management | Optional | 2 |
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Modules MANM376, MANM377 &MANM378 is Summer Semester Modules
Choose 2 optional modules in semester 2
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