MSc Finance, Investments and Economics

The MSc in Finance, Investments and Economics course at the University of York aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of finance, the complexities of decision making in markets and the management of investment portfolios. They aim to prepare you for a career in banking, financial services or finance-related research.Course Content: The program offers unique specialist modules in behavioural finance, advanced corporate finance, and crises, contagion and market microstructure. Students will be taught the latest research methods and tools for financial modelling. The program also provides a rigorous grounding in the theory and practice of international finance, financial markets, financial accounting, and economic principles.Key Modules: The course consists of key modules such as Behavioural Finance, Crises and Market Microstructure, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments, and Advanced Company Valuation.Accreditations: This MSc is recognised by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) as covering at least 70% of the body of knowledge of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Part I examination.Future Careers: This course will be particularly beneficial for those wishing to work in banking, financial services, finance-related research, or who intend progressing to a research degree in finance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.