Designed to equip you with technical knowledge and skills in line with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute qualification, as well as a range of employability attributes, the Finance and Investment programme at Birmingham City University will encourage your development and commitment in becoming an investment professional. As you progress, you will become more effective and creative in problem solving, as well as being able to critically advise individuals and companies in the UK and abroad.The Finance and Investment - MSc is provided byÊBirmingham City University.

What's covered in the course?

The first semester of the course will provide a solid grounding in finance and supporting practices and its importance in business, ensuring you are fully prepared to make informed decisions as your study route in semester two and three.

During the second semester of the programme, there will be more flexible learning opportunities that will enable you to specialise in particular subject areas, as well as allowing you to tailor your programme to a specific career aim.

Based at the UniversityÕs new campus in the UKÕs second city, youÕll live and study in a vibrant environment and engage with local, national and international businesses. You will be taught by highly-qualified academics with industrial and professional experience.

Why Choose Us?

  • You will gain a thorough understanding of finance and investment practices, equipping you for a career as a fund manager, financial analyst, investment banker or financial manager.
  • You will have the opportunity to work in the UniversityÕs ÔCITY Trading RoomÕ using the same investment analysis software as traders, financial analysts and decision makers in the investment industry.
  • Real case studies will be used in your studies enabling you to apply the skills and knowledge you learn within the classroom to the real world, as well as aiding your employability.