Finance MSc

**Overview**<br/>Our MSc Finance degree explores financial theory and develops your financial analysis skills as you prepare for a financial career in cities like London. You’ll use industry tools and software to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a city professional. <br/><br/>This course has a mathematical focus, so you’ll ideally have a background in accounting, economics or finance.<br/>As a Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) student member, you’ll have networking opportunities and be able to build relationships with potential future employers during your studies. <br/><br/>Taught by industry experienced lecturers including ex-traders, you’ll cover topical subjects including behavioural finance, derivatives and financial management. You’ll learn to value stocks and bonds, explore a range of economic models, and use accurate financial data as you study so youll graduate with a solid understanding of modern financial markets and instruments. <br/><br/>Use our Bloomberg Suite to access and analyse financial data for your assessments, and work towards your Bloomberg certificate with training and an online exam paid for by the University. <br/><br/>This course is ideal if you want to start your career as a stockbroker or trader in the city.<br/><br/>**Recognised by:**<br/>The University of Portsmouth is recognised as a Centre of Excellence for finance teaching by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). <br/><br/>On successful completion of your Bloomberg Market Concepts training, youll be awarded the Bloomberg Certificate, an essential qualification for all city professionals.<br/><br/>**What youll experience**<br/>On this course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>- Use our Bloomberg Suite to analyse real world financial data <br/><br/><br/>- Explore topics including financial markets and behavioural finance<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your software skills, including Excel and stats packages<br/><br/><br/>- Work towards your Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification, an essential qualification for City professionals<br/><br/><br/>- Be a CISI student member, accessing networking opportunities and industry talks as you study<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from industry experienced lecturers including ex-traders<br/><br/><br/>- Study a CISI accredited course and prepare for your CISI examinations<br/><br/><br/>On successful completion of your Bloomberg training youll also receive the Bloomberg Certificate, an essential qualification for all city professionals.