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University of Stirling: Investment Analysis

Institution University of Stirling View institution profile
Department Stirling Business School - Accounting, Finance and Economics
Web www.stir.ac.uk
Email postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
Telephone 01786 466655
Study type Taught

Summary

The UK is one of the world’s largest financial services hub. Outside of London, Scotland is the largest financial services centre in the UK (Source: Scottish Financial News).\ Investment analysts provide insight to help manage portfolios and spot opportunities. Our MSc Investment Analysis course will train you to research business, market trends and performance. It is a highly practical course based on Chartered Financial Analyst knowledge of investment practice.\ On this Masters course you will:

  • study the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques to value investments;

  • develop portfolio management strategies;

  • understand risk management tools;

  • assess macroeconomic and financial market trends;

  • analyse financial data relating to investments;

  • learn how to produce an equity analysis report;

  • understand the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors;

  • develop a critical understanding of investment regulation and ethics;

  • learn how to apply the tools of investment analysis to wealth management .

This is a Masters conversion course designed to help you switch to a new career field or advance your skills in Investment Analysis. We welcome applicants from different educational backgrounds.\ The course has a distinctly international focus. This reflects the globalised nature of financial markets and the investment management profession. Students on this course come from a wide variety of backgrounds. This provides a unique opportunity to develop worldwide contacts.

CFA course: work towards Charterholder status\ This MSc Investment Analysis course is affiliated with Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). It will help you progress towards obtaining CFA Charterholder status. We're one of very few affiliated partner institutions in the UK, and one of a select group globally.

Networking and guest lecture series\ Guest lectures delivered by speakers from financial institutions, think tanks and professional bodies. Previous speakers include:

  • Nick Bartlett - Senior Director, Professional Learning, CFA Institute

  • Paul Hughes - Global Head of Investment Risk, Aberdeen Standard Investments

  • John Goodwin - Executive Vice-President and CFO, Lego

  • Colin McLean - CEO of hedge fund SVM Asset Management

  • Russell Napier - Chairman of eri-c.com

  • Lorna Blyth - Head of Investment Solutions, Royal London

You can access a network of MSc Investment Analysis alumni who occupy senior positions in the investment profession.

Gain investment experience with trading challenges\ Our students have twice won the UK final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge. The Investment Analysis course has had a team reach the UK Final in 10 out of 12 years. No other UK-affiliated partner university has achieved this feat.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group Trading Challenge is available to our students. Participants get hands-on experience and insight into the world of trading. In 2023, University of Stirling students beat 411 teams worldwide to achieve tenth place.

Our award-winning global financial trading AmplifyMe Boot Camp lets you trade in real-time.

Develop practical skills in investment portfolio management through the Student Managed Investment Fund.

We are AACSB accredited\ The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.

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The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).

That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …

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