MSc Finance

The MSc Finance course offered by Northumbria University is designed for students wishing to work in the finance industry. The course instills a broad understanding of financial theory, including the dynamics of financial markets and the global business environment. It is further complemented by rigorous practical skills training in portfolio management, investment analysis, and risk management, ultimately providing a solid foundation for a career in the financial sector.Course Content: The MSc Finance course will expose students to a blend of academic rigor and skills training. It covers key aspects of financial theory, including the operation of financial markets and the larger global business environment. The practical aspect of the course includes training in portfolio management, investment analysis, and risk management. Key Modules: The course includes a variety of modules such as Investment Management, Global Financial Markets, Quantitative Research Methods for Business and Finance, Financial Regulation and Reporting, Risk management, and Derivatives. The final stage of the course allows students to apply their knowledge in a self-guided Finance Research Project.Accreditations: The MSc Finance programme at Northumbria University is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).Future Careers: With this MSc Finance degree, students can aspire to have careers in various domains such as investment banking, financial consulting, trading, risk management, securities and investment management. The course provides strong employability prospects due to its strong practical and theoretical grounding, and graduates will also have the opportunity to gain exemptions from a number of professional exams in the finance field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page