Finance and Investment MSc

Develop in-depth knowledge of the sector with BNUs MSc Finance and Investment. From corporate finance to managing investment portfolios, and covering current industry trends such as sustainable finance, ethical investing, and fintech, youll graduate with the knowledge to help you thrive in a well-established industry. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at BNU?</strong> <br/>• Hands-on learning: case studies and industry projects are a core element of the course, to provide you with practical experience and a deep understanding of real-world finance scenarios. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialised software: youll learn to use industry software, such as Jupyter Notebook, E-Views, and IBM SPSS. Apart from time spent learning in classes, you will have 24/7 access to this software throughout your time on the MSc Finance and Investment programme. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Taught by experts: our teaching team bring a wealth of both industry and academic experience to the classroom and include accountants and consultants who have worked for some of the most well-known financial organisations in the world. You can learn more about the teaching team on our course webpage. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strong industry connections: we maintain close links with professional organisations and firms, and your course will include guest lectures from local and national organisations. Industry visits and links to internship opportunities are a regular feature of the course. We frequently hold recruitment events where you can connect with prospective employers. Networking opportunities help you to build relationships with professionals and gain insights into various career paths within the finance sector. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cutting-edge curriculum: course content is kept up-to-date to include all the latest industry developments. Your courses will demonstrate how the information learned can be applied within a business, and include topics such as ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria, and as one of your optional modules you can choose to take on a real business consulting project. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What will I study?</strong> . <br/>You will learn about corporate finance, focusing on capital structure, financing decisions, and strategies for maximizing shareholder value. The asset and portfolio management component of the course will explore techniques for managing investment portfolios, asset allocation, and performance evaluation. In the financial derivatives course, you will gain insights into options, futures, and swaps. Financial management will provide an understanding of financial planning, analysis, and decision-making within organizations. Risk management will teach you methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. <br/><br/>You will also develop skills in constructing financial models to support decision-making and strategy formulation in financial modelling, and you will cover how to analyse financial data, using statistical and quantitative methods to inform investment strategies and decision making with data analysis.<br/><br/>In addition to these topics, the degree focuses on developing employability skills by helping you to establish links with industry professionals, organising external visits, and enhancing digital skills through the use of financial software and databases. Youll also cultivate personal and interpersonal skills, gain confidence in solving complex problems, and learn to implement genuinely effective solutions in real-world scenarios. <br/><br/><strong>What are my career prospects?</strong> <br/>As a graduate of this course, you will be well-prepared for roles in investment banking, risk analysis, stock brokerage, portfolio management, and financial regulation. Our industry partnerships will help facilitate internships, guest lectures, and recruitment opportunities, while our alumni network can provide you with access to a broad community of finance professionals.