International Finance and Investment Management MFin

University of Dundee

International Finance and Investment Management MFIn: This option allows you to specialise in investment management and gain practical skills required in the industry. You gain deeper knowledge and practical skills in analysing and evaluating securities, companies, industries and economies; designing investment strategies, constructing, managing and assessing the performance of investment portfolios.

This degree gives a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive foundation and subsequent depth in the area of international finance. This programme is ideal for those whose career objectives lie broadly within the financial services sector or finance-related functions within the corporate sector. The degree gives those without a finance background a robust conversion opportunity into the field, while those with a finance background ultimate flexibility to tailor their degree to their career objectives.

It also provides the opportunity to specialise in the most sought-after investment and risk management areas. The courses are kept up to date with the most recent research and practical knowledge in the field and help students prepare for the industry's requirements. Students highly benefit from a range of practice-oriented applied courses with innovative teaching methods and gain additional skills valuable for their industry careers.

Careers:

This course will give you the skills and understanding to work in a variety of businesses such as banks, insurance companies, financial service companies and trading brokers. We have also seen our graduates apply for roles in the finance arms of industries and commercial firms outside of the finance sector. The pathway you choose also helps indicate to employers the area you have the most interest in and the areas of their business that you may wish to develop.

Graduates from the MFin have moved into the following jobs:

• project trainee, investment firm
• investment trust advisor, financial services
• analyst, banking
• finance Assistant, energy sector
• financial assistant, health sector
• project manager, assets and infrastructure
• financial trainee, financial services