MSc Finance (Professional Practice)

The Finance and Professional Practice MSc course offered by the University of Huddersfield aims to prepare you for professional roles in the financial sector such as investment banking, financial management and financial regulation. The course combines an understanding of core financial products and processes, risk analysis and professional practice, with practical skills in quantitative methodology.Course Content: The course includes three compulsory modules that cover a range of topics including financial markets and products, risk and professional practice, and quantitative and statistical methods. These core modules are supplemented by a selection of optional modules, allowing you to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations. The course culminates in a research project, providing you with the opportunity to undertake in-depth study in an area that interests you.Key Modules: The three compulsory modules are: Financial Markets and Products, Risk and Professional Practice, and Quantitative and Statistical Methods. You can then choose two optional modules from a list including Topics in Finance, Banking and Finance, and International Business Strategy.Accreditations: This course is recognised by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the global professional body for insurance and personal finance. As a result, students who successfully complete the MSc in Finance and Professional Practice will gain exemption from certain units of CII qualifications.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in the finance sector, such as investment banking, financial management and financial regulation. The practical, professional focus of the course, coupled with the research project, supports the development of key skills sought by employers in these areas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.