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Investment Banking & Finance at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

This Masters in Investment Banking & Finance focuses on the key areas of banking and financial investment. You will develop an enhanced understanding of how financial markets operate, particularly in relation to the aims and operations of banking organisations and institutions. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Investment Banking & Finance will provide you with an excellent understanding of: how to correctly value financial products such as equities and derivatives using theoretical models of assets, the role of risk in portfolio choice, how international financial markets function, the role of adverse selection and moral hazard problems on the informational irregularities within financial markets.
  • You will gain the necessary skills to help you manage portfolios according to customer requirements.
  • You will have access to dedicated computer labs that will enable you to put theory into practice and develop real-life portfolio management skills.
  • We are partners with Bloomberg Experiential Learning. The ELP program recognises and celebrates academic institutions that are leaders in experiential learning through the integration of Bloomberg terminal exercises into curriculum.
  • Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core courses and two optional course and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation. Core courses Corporate Finance and Investment Investments & Portfolio Management Investment, Finance and Asset Pricing Modern Theory Of Banking And Finance Optional courses Basic Econometrics Financial Markets, Securities and Derivatives Financial Services International Finance And Money Understanding Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach Research project Dissertation GCEFS CAREER PROSPECTS You will have potential future career opportunities with various financial institutions including investment banks, hedge funds, financial consultancies and asset management firms. Graduates of this programme have been employed in various international organisations such as Bloomberg, HSBC, Bank of China and PricewaterhouseCoopers; and are working in roles such as equity portfolio manager, business planning analyst, and accounting and reporting senior analyst. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics or Finance. Degrees in a related discipline within Social Science will be accepted with at least 4 credit bearing modules in Economics and/or Finance at an average grade of pass. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Investment Banking & Finance at University of Glasgow - UCAS