Masters in Investment Management

The Masters in Investment Management at ICMA Centre, the University of Reading is a full-time, one-year programme designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of analytical techniques and contemporary theories of investment management. Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a successful career in investment management.Course Content: This programme includes core modules in areas such as portfolio management, financial modelling, and trading and hedging. It also offers a variety of elective modules that allow students to tailor their studies according to their interests and career goals. Additionally, students will conduct a dissertation project related to investment management.Key Modules: These include Portfolio Management, Research Methods for Finance and Investment, Topics in Financial Regulation, and Advanced Topics in Risk Management. Elective modules include Behavioural Finance, Ethics in Finance, and Financial Derivatives.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), the global association of investment professionals, and the CFA Programme Partner status, a globally-recognised qualification in the field of investment management.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have found employment in a range of roles within the investment industry. This includes roles in portfolio management, securities brokerage, investment banking, and risk management. Top employers of graduates include international banks, brokerage firms, and investment companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.