MSc Investment and Financial Management

MSc Investment and Financial Management (new for 2013)

The MSc Investment and Financial Management will prepare you to launch a successful career in the global corporate and financial sector as an analyst, consultant, treasurer, trader or investment manager. This course has three unique characteristics:

First, it requires no prior knowledge of business or finance and begins by building a solid understanding of basic business concepts, functions, roles and decisions. This enables you to combine and leverage your previous studies in a different subject area to achieve a deeper understanding of finance and a valuable competitive advantage.

Second, the course develops in an academically rigorous manner the general and specialist knowledge, skills and competencies required today by employers internationally. Learning in applied subject areas is lab and coursework-based using on software, tools and data (eg., Microsoft Excel and add-ons, trading simulations, Thomson Reuters Eco Win, Fame, etc) that are routinely used by major corporations and financial institutions. The specialist components of the modules and teaching material are in line with the syllabus of professional bodies such as the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Third, the course allows you to gain an additional competitive edge from the distinctive expertise of NBS faculty. You will be taught by leading academics and professionals that are at the forefront of research, practice and policy in traditional and new areas which include International Corporate Governance, Financial Modelling and Quantitative Finance and Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment.

Indicative faculty achievements include authorship of authoritative textbooks which are taught at the best universities worldwide, publication of several influential academic papers, participation in leading policy for a and leadership of major corporations and consulting projects.

Aims and Highlights of the course:

The aim of the course is for you to understand how to make the best possible decisions within the increasingly complex and complicated global financial markets. You will be introduced to the latest theories, evidence, systems, procedures and best practices which are related to financial and investment management. The focus will be international and will not be limited only to developed countries or large financial institutions and corporations.

Graduates of the programme have very broad and exciting career prospects across a wide variety of jobs and organisations internationally.

In the financial sector they can work as employees or independent professionals for institutions such as investment and commercial banks, insurance companies, hedge, mutual and pension funds, brokers, rating agencies, venture capitalists and regulatory bodies. Relevant job titles include traders, financial analysts and personal financial advisors, financial managers, loan counsellors and officers, securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents and risk managers. In corporations, graduates are well prepared for working in the financial department as financial managers, analysts, treasurers, capital budget analysts, credit managers and investor relations specialists. Consulting firms are also major employers of graduates with finance and investment expertise and use them as data analysts, advisors or system developers. In the information and technology sector graduates of the program can be employed by firms developing specialised financial software, data, news and analytics.

Length of Course: 1 year, full-time.

Registration: September.

Postgraduate Brochure

Please note: Although every effort is made to provide the full range of modules, some combinations may not be possible, and in some years certain modules may not be available.

Key Information

• Course Code:
• Duration:1 Year
• Attendance:Full Time
• Award:Degree of Master of Science

• Overview
• Why Choose Us
• Requirements
• Course Profile
• Fees and Funding
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MSc Investment and Financial Management (new for 2013)

The MSc Investment and Financial Management will prepare you to launch a successful career in the global corporate and financial sector as an analyst, consultant, treasurer, trader or investment manager. This course has three unique characteristics:

First, it requires no prior knowledge of business or finance and begins by building a solid understanding of basic business concepts, functions, roles and decisions. This enables you to combine and leverage your previous studies in a different subject area to achieve a deeper understanding of finance and a valuable competitive advantage.

Second, the course develops in an academically rigorous manner the general and specialist knowledge, skills and competencies required today by employers internationally. Learning in applied subject areas is lab and coursework-based using on software, tools and data (eg., Microsoft Excel and add-ons, trading simulations, Thomson Reuters Eco Win, Fame, etc) that are routinely used by major corporations and financial institutions. The specialist components of the modules and teaching material are in line with the syllabus of professional bodies such as the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Third, the course allows you to gain an additional competitive edge from the distinctive expertise of NBS faculty. You will be taught by leading academics and professionals that are at the forefront of research, practice and policy in traditional and new areas which include International Corporate Governance, Financial Modelling and Quantitative Finance and Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment.

Indicative faculty achievements include authorship of authoritative textbooks which are taught at the best universities worldwide, publication of several influential academic papers, participation in leading policy for a and leadership of major corporations and consulting projects.

Aims and Highlights of the course:

The aim of the course is for you to understand how to make the best possible decisions within the increasingly complex and complicated global financial markets. You will be introduced to the latest theories, evidence, systems, procedures and best practices which are related to financial and investment management. The focus will be international and will not be limited only to developed countries or large financial institutions and corporations.

Graduates of the programme have very broad and exciting career prospects across a wide variety of jobs and organisations internationally.

In the financial sector they can work as employees or independent professionals for institutions such as investment and commercial banks, insurance companies, hedge, mutual and pension funds, brokers, rating agencies, venture capitalists and regulatory bodies. Relevant job titles include traders, financial analysts and personal financial advisors, financial managers, loan counsellors and officers, securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents and risk managers. In corporations, graduates are well prepared for working in the financial department as financial managers, analysts, treasurers, capital budget analysts, credit managers and investor relations specialists. Consulting firms are also major employers of graduates with finance and investment expertise and use them as data analysts, advisors or system developers. In the information and technology sector graduates of the program can be employed by firms developing specialised financial software, data, news and analytics.

Length of Course: 1 year, full-time.

Registration: September.

Postgraduate Brochure

Please note: Although every effort is made to provide the full range of modules, some combinations may not be possible, and in some years certain modules may not be available.

Why Choose Us?

The Postgraduate MSc degree programme offered by Norwich Business School adopts an approach to teaching and learning which is designed to promote academic achievement as well as developing the potential for future managerial excellence.

The strategy underpinning Norwich Business School's courses is:

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  To provide a framework for the acquisition and progressive development of knowledge throughout the learning experience
• To enable the development of personal and professional business skills that will support fast career progression
• To stimulate a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and a culture of creativity and innovation.

We are committed to instilling confidence in our students and will support you to:

• Develop assertive and confident communication skills
• Plan, monitor and review individual development
• Understand the dynamics of effective team working
• Make use of advanced problem-solving techniques
• Develop and practice your leadership skills.

Teaching is provided by members of academic staff, often in a relatively informal learning environment, with programmes incorporating lectures, seminars, and practical work. Assessment is usually by essays and other written assignments, written or oral examinations, and projects. A continuous control process ensures that our teaching quality continues to develop, and students have access to a number of quality-control channels including student feedback forms, debriefing meetings, and the Student Liaison Committee to help us monitor, evaluate and develop current practice.

There are many external indicators of the quality of our teaching and research. In relation to our teaching, we have been consistently rated as a top University in the National Student Satisfaction survey. Our School also benefits from a constructive relationship with a number of professional bodies, including the Chartered Management Institute, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Career Opportunities

Norwich Business School students benefit from our highly valued insight into state-of-the-art thinking and practice in the fields of business and management. Many of our graduates have subsequently achieved varied and successful careers with high profile roles in regional, national and international organisations.

The University of East Anglia provides a professional Careers Centre and, together with the School's Academic Careers Adviser, we will help students to choose their career path and develop their employability skills.

Come and Visit Us

Our Open Days will give you the opportunity to experience the University of East Anglia's unique campus atmosphere.

You will have the chance to attend subject-specific talks and presentations about student life and finance. You will also be able to talk directly to academics, admissions staff and current students giving you a first-hand impression of life at the University of East Anglia - check out the accommodation, learning resources, student support, and our sport and entertainment facilities.

If you are not able to visit us in person, check out our Virtual Open Day experience which we hope will help to provide you with an insight into life and study at the University of East Anglia.

Entry Requirements

Subject
All subjects excluding Business (unless studied in a non-UK context)

Classification
Good 2.2 or equivalent

English
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 21 in the listening and writing components; 22 in the reading component; and 23 in the speaking component)
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 55 in all components)
  

In certain circumstances we may require you to complete a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course prior to beginning your programme. This course may be taken at our INTO Language Learning Centre.

Semester 1: Compulsory Modules

• Accounting, Finance and Technology Management
• Managing People and Organisations
• Marketing and Strategy: Markets, Competitors and Customers

Semester 2: Compulsory Modules

• Corporate Financial Management
• International Corporate Governance

One Option module from a choice of:

• Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment
• International Financial Reporting
• Financial Modelling
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Semester 3: Compulsory Modules

• Advanced Financial and Investment Management
• Integrated Business Decisions

Management Skills and Personal Development semester 1 to 3

Fees for the academic year 2013/2014 will be

• UK/EU Students: £9,000
• International Students: £14,350

International applicants from outside the EU may need to pay a deposit.

Living Expenses:

Approximately £7,500 living expenses will be needed to adequately support yourself.

Scholarships and Funding:

Scholarships of £1,000 are available for all UEA alumni.

Scholarships may be offered to UK/EU and International students. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study.

Funding for postgraduate study is also available both from the university and from a number of external schemes.

Find out more about scholarships, funding and bursaries.

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University. You can apply online.

Further Information:

To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our online enquiry form.

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

Entry Requirements

Subject
All subjects excluding Business (unless studied in a non-UK context)

Classification
Good 2.2 or equivalent

English
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 21 in the listening and writing components; 22 in the reading component; and 23 in the speaking component)
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 55 in all components)
  

In certain circumstances we may require you to complete a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course prior to beginning your programme. This course may be taken at our INTO Language Learning Centre.