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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-22
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
About this course
Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills on this MSc International Financial Markets. You’ll study topics such as financial risk management, portfolio management and stock market analysis. Prepare for a successful career as a trader or financial manager anywhere in the world.
On this UK master’s degree you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the workings of global financial markets and how they are affected by political and economic events.
You’ll learn the most effective strategies for managing portfolios of assets such as:
- equity
- bonds
- foreign exchange
- derivatives
You’ll enhance your professional skills through practical exercises such as portfolio management assignments and a trading floor simulation workshops.
This will let you put theory into practice and make decisions on market prices in response to economic data and contemporary market trends.
Our expert academics who are active in research and have a wealth of experience in the sector. This means that your studies will benefit directly from the latest findings in the sector.
Your learning will be brought to life with real-world case studies, and you’ll benefit from industry guest speakers. This will also add to your network of contacts in the sector.
Careers
This degree will prepare you for success in a wide range of roles in trading or financial management.
Areas you could go into include:
- mutual, hedge, pension or insurance funds
- investment analysis and advice
- trading in equities, bond, foreign exchange, commodities or derivatives
- investment banking
- private equity
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University information

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University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England
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