What will you study on this course?
The course is a full-time programme lasting 12 months. It consists of two parts:

Part 1:

Is a wholly taught component contributing 120 credits. All taught modules carry a credit weighting of 15 credits. Part 1 is taught during the two semesters which make up the academic year. Teaching during semester 1 normally runs from late-September to December with examinations in January. Teaching during Semester 2 normally runs from late-January to early-May with examinations in May and June.

Part 2:

This consists of either a supervised Dissertation of around 10 000 words or a structured Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study that is specific to your chosen degree. Part 2 is completed during the summer months from late-May to September. If you undertake a supervised Dissertation you are expected to submit your Dissertation by September in the calendar year following your initial registration for your postgraduate degree. The assessments for the Advanced Taught Programme of Summer Study are also completed during September in the calendar year following your initial registration.

Compulsory modules:

Current Issues in International Finance: This module deals with the important current issues in international finance with focus being placed on current research findings and published papers from international journals.
International Financial Markets: This module provides an introduction to finance theory and its practical applications for investors analysts and portfolio managers.
Research Methods: This module provides the student with knowledge of intermediate and advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods and provide a basis in research methodology.
Credit Risk Analytics: This module examines the theory and practice of credit risk analytics and decision science in financial institutions. Particular emphasis will be placed on topical areas within quantitative methods and regulatory requirements.
Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management: This module analyses portfolio strategies to effectively control risk and enhance returns; develops intellectual skills and research expertise in investment analysis and portfolio management; and demonstrates appropriate modelling techniques for investment decision-making and risk management.
Financial Analysis: This module analyses the techniques that are used to evaluate a company’s financial position and performance and develops a critical awareness of the uses of financial data by capital markets for valuation purposes.
Plus choose 1 of the following:

MSc Dissertation
Financial Seminar Series
Applied Financial Projects (30 credits)*
Financial Research & CFA Series (CFA pathway only)
*Students on the 10 month programme must take this option

Optional Modules – choose 2:

International Financial Management*
Financial Econometrics
Corporate Risk Management*
Merger and Acquisition
Financial Ethics and Regulation
*Students on the 10 month programme

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Investment Management Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.