Course summary
Our MSc Finance and Investment Banking course will teach you about analysing and valuing investment products, critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will explore the operation of markets, their major participants and the regulatory environments, as well as building a firm understanding of corporate finance, basic accounting and financial analysis. This course emphasises the analysis and valuation of investment products, and critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will work with financial tools and techniques in an applied setting, using our state-of-the-art Business Lab equipped with the latest Bloomberg software to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this sector. In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project or a business research project. What you'll gain from this degree?
- An ability to apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the field of investment banking.
- A wide-ranging theoretical background and equip you with practical skills for active interaction in the world of finance.
- An ability to apply advanced concepts and techniques to analyse financial markets and instruments.
- Developmental skills to synthesise and critique a range of methods employed in analysing investments in financial products.
- An ability to evaluate the rigour and validity of published research, and to assess its relevance to the practice of investment banking.
Modules
Visit the course page at our website for the latest modules.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used across the course, the choice of which reflects the needs and demands of the different types of module. Some modules will assess the ability to work collaboratively in a team and others will assess individual capability. Types of assessment will range from examinations to group presentations including essays, reports, financial analyses, literature reviews and research based projects. The interactive nature of the taught sessions offers opportunities to gain feedback on your performance before being formally assessed and increasing use is made of eLearning to further support the feedback process.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
How to apply
International applicants
At NTU you'll be part of a friendly, inclusive and truly diverse community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. We know you'll make friends for life! For everything you need to know about studying at NTU as an international student, visit ntu.ac.uk/international.
Entry requirements
For the one year course, you will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability. For the two year course with placement, you will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career. One academic reference is required.
English language requirements
For 2-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening, and 5.5 in reading and writing. We accept a range of English language tests and qualifications for students from all over the world. Visit our website for more details.
English language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For the latest fees and funding information, please visit the course page on the NTU website.
Sponsorship information
We provide generous scholarships for both UK and international students that can help to fund your postgraduate tuition by up to 50%. Visit the NTU website to learn more: ntu.ac.uk/pgscholarships
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ