Masters in Behavioural Finance

The MSc Behavioural Finance course from the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School is a specialized programme that integrates modern theories of finance and investment with an in-depth understanding of the nature of the financial industry. This course allows students to explore the psychological factors that influence financial decisions and the real impacts they have on financial markets.Course Content: The programme introduces students to topics including behavioural finance, corporate finance, financial economics, and financial econometrics. A strong focus is put on researching financial markets and understanding the behaviour of investors, which is bolstered with comprehensive training in research methods. The course also includes an integrated term abroad at an international partner institution.Key Modules: While the course does not provide specific module names, it does highlight areas of focus. These include trading, portfolio management, the decision-making processes of investors and traders, corporate finance decisions, behavioural biases, market anomalies and investment strategies.Accreditations: The MSc Behavioural Finance course is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute, one of the most reputed international organisations in the world of finance. This ensures the course is designed and delivered with very high standards and is globally recognized.Future Careers: In addition to gaining a strong theoretical grounding, students will be prepared for diverse careers in the financial industry. Some potential career paths include working as a behavioural finance consultant, a risk management specialist, or as a researcher in behavioural finance and financial markets. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.