You tackle real-world investment decisions in our virtual trading floor, designed with input from a practicing Hedge Funder Manager. Our trading floor replicates the professional setting you might find in the City, allowing you to develop the skills needed in industry and gain an advantage in the graduate recruitment market.
You embark on a broad educational programme, preparing you to face the challenges of managing and working in organisations operating in varying and complex economic, social, political and cultural conditions. Upon graduation, you may be suitable for employment in a host of finance and investment posts.
You develop knowledge and skills in:
portfolio theory
fixed-income securities
behavioural finance
corporate finance
MSc Finance and Investment is taught at Essex Business School. WeÕre ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research excellence (REF, 2014) and we embed the latest academic thinking in our teaching to ensure you experience the cutting-edge of contemporary finance. WeÕre an internationally diverse school, with our Masters students joining us from more than 40 countries.
The University of Essex is a member of the CFA¨ Institute University Affiliation Program and our MSc Finance and Investment covers more than 70% of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program Candidate Body of Knowledge. Upon completing this course, you are well positioned to sit for the CFA exams, which are among the most widely-recognised and established qualifications in the UK.
Essex Business School offers a limited number of scholarships for the CFA level one exam to exceptional Masters students. CFA is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.
This course is also available to study part time and the University of Essex offers scholarships and discounts that you may be able to take advantage of. Postgraduate loans for Masters courses are now available from the Student Loans Company, worth up to £10,000, for students from the UK and EU.
Your future
In 2016, 87% of our postgraduate taught students were in work or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2016).
By completing this course, you should understand the financial drivers of an increasingly complex business world and have the best foundation for your career in finance.
Many of our recent graduates work for high-profile organisations and exciting SMEs worldwide, including:
- Deutsche Bank
- Standard Chartered
- GlobeOp Financial Services
- Capital Markets Intelligence, a financial publisher
- Credit Data Research, a business funder
As well as enjoying careers in financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy, many of our graduates are successful entrepreneurs. Recent examples include international business incubator 0100Ventures and entrepreneurship website SlovakSTARTUP.
Throughout your course, our dedicated employability team will help you find information about work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities. Advice and opportunities are also available from the UniversityÕs Employability and Careers Centre. There is also access to employer talks on campus.
