**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Develop transferable skills for national and international business. <br/><br/><br/>- Explore financial markets, institutions, regulation and systems development. <br/><br/><br/>- Analyse financial risk strategies for investment and portfolio management. <br/><br/><br/>- Undertake real-world learning to gain immediate value for current or potential employers.<br/><br/><br/>The course is designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled and intellectual professionals in wealth management. You’ll gain specialist knowledge in investment management and finance, while developing your ability to research, appraise and critically evaluate current issues in the financial sector. You’ll look at topics such as pensions, socially responsible mutual funds and the impact of hedge funds on economic growth.<br/><br/>Sheffield Business School accreditation:<br/>Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/>At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. <br/><br/>This course starts by helping you develop a strong understanding of wealth management and the practical skills relating to investment management and finance practices globally. You’ll be taught by staff who have industry experience and/or are active researchers.<br/><br/>Through a combination of teaching methods you’ll develop in-depth knowledge and a range of skills. You’ll implement theories and techniques, problem-solving activities, research and teamwork – taking an active approach to your learning and self-development. <br/><br/>You learn through: <br/>- lectures <br/><br/><br/>- tutorials <br/><br/><br/>- IT sessions <br/><br/><br/>- regular formative feedback <br/><br/><br/>- teamwork and group-based learning <br/><br/><br/>- practice-based applied learning <br/><br/><br/>- authentic learning experiences <br/><br/><br/>- engagement with guest lectures <br/><br/><br/>- discussions <br/><br/><br/>- self-managed study <br/><br/><br/>**Key themes**<br/>Throughout the course you’ll study themes such as advanced portfolio management, financial derivatives and risk management, statistics and data modelling, and financial regulation and sustainability. You’ll also gain an understanding of investing, fund and wealth management, investing and global financial markets.<br/><br/>You’ll develop your understanding of how and when to apply your subject knowledge – using appropriate techniques, technologies, project management practices and methodologies for problem-solving and research. <br/><br/>We’ll further develop your understanding by introducing you to real-life case studies, business problem scenarios and projects. You’ll work independently and in small teams to identify solutions and produce reports, presentations and recommendations. These experiences will help prepare you for a career in banking and finance, all within a supportive learning environment. <br/><br/>At the final stage of the master’s degree, you’ll undertake a dissertation or an applied business project – applying all your knowledge and skills to successfully fulfil your research objectives. <br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/>You’ll develop your employability skills throughout the course. <br/><br/>‘Knowledge applied’ is the underlying design principle for all our courses and modules. All modules on your course adopt forefront research, updated regulations and standards. Teaching and assessment activities use real-life case studies and business problem scenarios – underlined by a combination of complex regulatory, political, economic, social and environmental factors – all helping to prepare you for a career in accounting and finance.