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University of Westminster, London: Investment and Risk Finance
Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
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Department | School of Finance and Accounting View department profile |
Web | www.westminster.ac.uk/wbs |
course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Attitudes to money management have changed since the credit crisis, the emphasis now is on understanding enterprise and broader risks, and managing these appropriately. With its practical focus, our MSc responds to the increased global demand for talent in both investment and risk management. You’ll develop a strong sense of market awareness from weekly updates on current market conditions drawn from the same commercial research used by several investment banks and hedge funds.
The course provides a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the key aspects of investment and risk finance, developing sound analytical, numerical and technological skills. Suitable for experienced financial management practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and those seeking front or middle office careers, the highly practical nature of the course, together with the unique access to professional insight and input, are key strengths.
In our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Suite (FMS), you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems facing the international financial services industry and the corporate financial management community. Using Bloomberg terminals, a leading source of economics and capital markets information available to the global professional financial community, this virtual trading floor allows you to monitor and analyse real-time financial market movements, company performance and financial data. You’ll learn how to use financial products to solve investment management problems or to mitigate financial risks.
The University of Westminster is located close to the City of London, the world-famous financial district where some of the largest global financial institutions and companies are based. Our status as a CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment) Centre of Excellence in Financial Markets provides eligibility for student membership, giving you access to free attendance at CPD events, industry news and online resources. Since our degree has been designed to align with CISI standard, on completion, you can sit the prestigious CISI L3 Introduction to Securities and Investment (International) examination with little new study necessary. Besides, the course structure can facilitate graduates to take CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Examination.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree disciplines include: business studies, economics, geography, management, and operations research. However, students with qualifications in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply. Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years’ relevant professional experience will also be considered. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one reference. |
Location | Marylebone 35 Marylebone Road Camden NW1 5LS |
Summary
Attitudes to money management have changed since the credit crisis, the emphasis now is on understanding enterprise and broader risks, and managing these appropriately. With its practical focus, our MSc responds to the increased global demand for talent in both investment and risk management. You’ll develop a strong sense of market awareness from weekly updates on current market conditions drawn from the same commercial research used by several investment banks and hedge funds.
The course provides a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the key aspects of investment and risk finance, developing sound analytical, numerical and technological skills. Suitable for experienced financial management practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and those seeking front or middle office careers, the highly practical nature of the course, together with the unique access to professional insight and input, are key strengths.
In our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Suite (FMS), you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems facing the international financial services industry and the corporate financial management community. Using Bloomberg terminals, a leading source of economics and capital markets information available to the global professional financial community, this virtual trading floor allows you to monitor and analyse real-time financial market movements, company performance and financial data. You’ll learn how to use financial products to solve investment management problems or to mitigate financial risks.
The University of Westminster is located close to the City of London, the world-famous financial district where some of the largest global financial institutions and companies are based. Our status as a CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment) Centre of Excellence in Financial Markets provides eligibility for student membership, giving you access to free attendance at CPD events, industry news and online resources. Since our degree has been designed to align with CISI standard, on completion, you can sit the prestigious CISI L3 Introduction to Securities and Investment (International) examination with little new study necessary. Besides, the course structure can facilitate graduates to take CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Examination.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree disciplines include: business studies, economics, geography, management, and operations research. However, students with qualifications in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply. Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years’ relevant professional experience will also be considered. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one reference. |
Location | Marylebone 35 Marylebone Road Camden NW1 5LS |
Summary
Our exciting MSc brings together the disciplines of strategic financial decision-making, practice of accounting at an advanced level, fraud examination and forensic accounting: skills and knowledge increasingly in demand due to restrictive economic conditions and greater scrutiny of how companies are managed.
Providing insight at the forefront of accounting reporting and practice, key themes relate to how companies plan and implement accounting standards, measure performance and success, and integrate business lifecycle strategies and information systems into the accounting and financial decisions of global organisations.
Course content is purposefully mapped to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) strategic professional level curriculum. While this does not exempt you from the professional ACCA papers, it prepares you to potentially choose to sit the professional papers externally and become a fully ACCA certified accountant (additional fees apply). ACCA exam kits and pocket notes, including access to online resources, will be supplied by the University.
Studying in the heart of the city of London provides opportunities to engage with professional networks and industry. Case studies, a research project, skills workshops, a business process simulation program and guest lectures from current practitioners and CEOs from multinationals, will better prepare you for the business and finance world that awaits.
You’ll develop the technical, professional, analytical and ethical skills and knowledge required to lead and take a strategic management role in financial accounting, auditing or forensic accounting.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree disciplines include; business studies, economics, geography, management, and operations research. However, students with qualifications in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply. Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years’ relevant professional experience will also be considered. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing. |
Location | Marylebone 35 Marylebone Road Camden NW1 5LS |
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