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Investment Management at Keele University - UCAS

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5Feb
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7May
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3Dec
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Course summary

Finding the right investments in an unpredictable global economy is complex and challenging. If you have an analytical mind, thrive on pushing the boundaries and are driven by the prospect of making high pressure financial decisions, then our MSc Investment Management will prepare you to make your mark in this fast-paced profession. It provides opportunities for industry engagement and advanced learning in areas such as portfolio analysis, asset valuation and sustainable investment strategies. Why choose this course?

  • Designed to equip you with industry related knowledge and skills providing the basis for further study such as the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute’s (CFA) professional exams
  • Access our Bloomberg Suite with all its economic, financial and business real-time data, world news, analyses and reports from the world’s biggest financial organisations
  • Professional development and practical industry engagement opportunities
  • Fully integrates sustainability and ethical business practices
  • Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including those new to the field of investment management
There’s great demand for highly skilled professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills to navigate the fast-moving world of finance and investment. Gain the expertise to excel as a portfolio manager, financial analyst or investment consultant on our Investment Management MSc, which can open doors to promising careers in the dynamic world of financial services. Your studies will focus on core areas of investment management, including corporate finance and portfolio management, where you will examine the key theories that underpin modern finance and become acquainted with contemporary portfolio management. Financial ethical standards and regulations are studied so you fully understand the importance of ethics and trust within the sector. The transformative potential of FinTech innovations and future trends is explored including cryptocurrencies, blockchain, decentralised finance and central bank digital currencies. You’ll acquire advanced econometric skills and gain practical experience with Bloomberg terminals to analyse financial data and guide strategic decision-making. Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills. Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal. Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For information regarding modules for this course, please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject

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

Information relating to the tuition fees and funding options for this course can be viewed on the course page on the Keele University website: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgraduatestudy/postgraduatecourses/investmentmanagement/
Investment Management at Keele University - UCAS