University of East London, United Kingdom
The Master's in Finance and Investment provides a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to empower students for success in the dynamic field of finance. This program offers a master's-level understanding of key financial theories, concepts, and literature, coupled with hands-on experience in data collection and analysis. A unique focus on how governments and organizations address financial risks adds depth to the curriculum, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of the financial landscape. Throughout the course, students explore international finance, investment management, and portfolio theory, gaining a holistic perspective on the intricacies of financial markets. A distinctive feature of the program is the opportunity to undertake a dissertation on a self-selected relevant topic, allowing students to showcase their research and analytical abilities. Practical skills development is a key highlight, as students learn to navigate financial tools through hands-on experience with our trading tool. This practical exposure sets our graduates apart, providing them with a valuable edge in the competitive finance job market. Additionally, the program prepares students for industry-recognized qualifications, including the globally respected Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and the UK-specific Investment Management Certificate. The course structure is tailored to accommodate both January and September intakes, with flexibility in the sequencing of semesters to optimize the learning experience. For January intake students, the dissertation module is strategically placed midway through the course, enhancing the overall learning trajectory. As a graduate of this program, you will emerge with a robust theoretical foundation, practical proficiency in financial tools, and the credentials to pursue a successful career in the global financial services industry.
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Graduation: 55% English for HSE/SSE: 70% or IELTS: 6.5 |
The institution of East London is a well-known public institution in the United Kingdom that was founded in 1898. According to the QS World University Rankings, 2023, the university is ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world, with 25,195 students from 140 countries. On its two campuses, the institution offers 149 undergraduate programmes, 159 graduate programmes, and a remote learning course.
Module 1: International Finance and Securities Objective: Provide an in-depth understanding of specific finance issues in a global context and analyze key financial decisions of multinational firms operating internationally.
Module 2: Bank Credit and Investment Management Objective: Develop extensive knowledge of credit and lending in the banking industry. Enhance practitioner skills to synthesize complex issues, evaluate information, apply principles, and make professional judgments in relevant work situations.
Module 3: Risk Management in Banking and Corporate Finance Objective: Explore risk management in banking and banking regulations. Develop skills to identify, measure, and control risk in a financial setting. Focus on fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques to manage risk.
Module 4: Bloomberg Trading Simulation and Professionalism & Ethics in Banking Objective: Develop research and analytical skills, and knowledge of the Bloomberg terminal. Learn to develop, implement, and monitor investment goals considering risk and return. Emphasize professionalism and ethics in banking.
Module 5: Mental Wealth: Professional Fitness and Leadership Objective: Provide an opportunity to diagnose and investigate complex business issues from various perspectives. Develop skills to collect and analyze data, derive supportable conclusions, and make actionable recommendations for enhancing current business practices. Focus on professional fitness and leadership.
Module 6: Applied Business Project (Term C) Objective: Allow students to apply knowledge gained throughout the program to a real-world business issue. Demonstrate the ability to conduct research, analyze data, and provide practical, actionable recommendations for business improvement.
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