Investment and Financial Risk Management MSc

Investment and financial risk are a highly competitive sector and our course will give you the IT and research skills that employers demand.

This rigorous and intensive master’s course is designed to produce high-calibre, analytical graduates with practical skills who are ready to slot into a specialised role. As a graduate, you will be ready to work in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy.

The course is an extremely practical programme using real examples, the latest research and theories, and live data.

This course is suitable for both experienced corporate finance and financial management practitioners who want to add to their skills, and those looking for a career in the area.

This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT). Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). This course can typically help lead to careers for example in investment banking, finance, insurance, risk control, compliance and regulation. Typical roles may include investment manager, risk controller, compliance officer, risk officer, investment analyst and consultant. Graduates have gone on to work for Moody's Analytics, Ernst & Young, Nordea, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, Protiviti Ltd, Gulf International Bank, Danske Bank, Barclays and Accenture.