Financial and Investment Analysis MSc at University of Northampton

This master's degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to take up challenging roles in investment banking, risk management and fund management. Graduate ready for the CFA professional exams.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Full Time with Placement: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time (placement option)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Financial and Investment Analysis provides in-depth theoretical and practical skills for specialist roles in the finance and investment industry. You will develop analytical and critical skills which enables you to tackle simulated real-life problems and challenges in the finance industry. Modules include Dissertation and Research Methods, Ethical and Professional Standards, Equity Investments, Fixed Income Investments, Quantitative Methods, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Advanced International Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Career Futures: Employability Skills, Work-Based Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MSc finance and investment analysis programme who complete the professional exams can expect to take up roles within Asset Management, Accounting and Finance, Investment Banking (Mergers & Acquisition), Wealth Management, Equities, Private Equity, Risk Management, Research, Corporate Banking, Consulting, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Hedge Funds and Information Technology.

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