Master of Science - Finance and Investment Banking (2 Year)

Program Description Nottingham Trent University's MSc Finance and Investment Banking course will teach students about analysing and valuing investment products, critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. Students will explore the operation of markets, their major participants and the regulatory environments, as well as building a firm understanding of corporate finance, basic accounting and financial analysis.

This course emphasises the analysis and valuation of investment products, and critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. Students will work with financial tools and techniques in an applied setting, using Nottingham Trent University's state-of-the-art Trading Room equipped with the latest Bloomberg software to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this sector.

In their third semester, students choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use their skills in a real-world setting, students can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an in-company experience project, a business research project or a global experience project.

The Finance and Investment Banking course has been created in collaboration with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) institute. The modules are aligned with the institution’s own qualifications, which students can work towards upon completion of their degree. The CFA credential is held by over 150,000 professionals around the world. The charter gives a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. This course allows our students a quicker route to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Professional Qualification and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). The CIMA Professional Qualification is recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in business.

What the student will gain from this degree: • An ability to apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the field of investment banking. • A wide-ranging theoretical background and practical skills for active interaction in the world of finance. • An ability to apply advanced concepts and techniques to analyse financial markets and instruments. • Developmental skills to synthesise and critique a range of methods employed in analysing investments in financial products. • An ability to evaluate the rigour and validity of published research, and to assess its relevance to the practice of investment banking.

Students opting for the two year route can add a year’s work placement onto their course. It’s a great way to put learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost career prospects once graduating. The placement year will last up to 48 weeks (minimum 36 weeks). If students are unable to take a full year's placement, but have completed the minimum 36 weeks. they can qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience. If students undertake a placement, they must take up the Business Research Project in Semester Three.