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    MSc Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

Course Description

September and February starts

This course will teach you a systematic approach to decision-making in investment management. You’ll learn from experienced industry professionals and academics, while developing the skills you need to succeed in investment management or investment analysis roles within the finance industry.

You’ll learn how to use market-leading tools such as Bloomberg, with Bloomberg Market Concepts certification embedded in our course. Our course is affiliated with the CFA Institute and you can apply for a scholarship to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst exam during your studies at a reduced fee. In addition, we offer the Schweser CFA Essential Study Package free of charge to all scholarship holders.

As an MSc student of Investment Management, you’ll be based in Surrey Business School and be part of a vibrant community focused on improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.

We were ranked 67th for business and economics in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics or financial services (including insurance and investment management).

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We’re committed to making sure that we offer support for students who might need it, please visit website to find out more about about our scholarships and bursaries.

Student Destinations

Some of our graduates have gone on to secure careers in the following roles:

  • Investment/portfolio manager
  • Investment fund/wealth manager
  • Investment analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Financial advisor
  • Investor relations
  • Consultancy.

Module Details

  • EQUITY INVESTMENT ANALYSIS Compulsory 1
  • FIXED INCOME INVESTMENTS Compulsory 1
  • PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING Compulsory 1
  • PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT Compulsory 1
  • APPLIED CASES IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Compulsory 2
  • CORPORATE FINANCE Optional 2
  • DERIVATIVES SECURITIES Compulsory 2
  • ETHICS IN FINANCE Compulsory 2
  • FINANCIAL MODELLING Optional 2
  • INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Optional 2
  • INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Optional 2
  • INTERNATIONAL FINANCE PROJECT Compulsory 2
  • PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Compulsory 2
  • RISK MANAGEMENT Optional 2

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