Global Finance (Taught)

Choose your start date
You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.

Practical experience
Boost your CV with additional professional practice on campus, a nine-week internship, or a longer professional placement. See the modules for more details.

About this course:
This course is designed for those with a background in finance who wish to excel in the global financial sector. Gain advanced knowledge, practical skills and industry-recognised certifications.

• Covers 70 per cent of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) programme curricula. See below for more information.

• Includes practical financial simulations with Bloomberg terminals

• Expert staff with experience in banking, asset management and portfolio management (staff subject to change).

Why you should study this course

• Industry-recognised certifications: the course aligns with the CFA and FRM curriculum, enhancing your professional standing.

• Bloomberg Market Concepts: embedded in the curriculum, providing practical experience with this industry-standard tool.

• Expert talks and events: gain insights from industry professionals, keeping you up to date with the latest trends and expanding your network (subject to availability).

• Location advantage: situated in the City of London, providing access to a global financial hub.

• Career support: benefit from comprehensive career services, including business start-up advice and personalised career development.

• Gain practical experience: boost your CV with additional professional practice on campus, a nine-week internship, or a longer professional placement. See the modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA)
This course is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, subject to re-recognition for 2025/2026 intake. It is part of the University Affiliation Program of CFA Institute and covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), offering excellent preparation for an international career in finance, banking, or risk management. This allows students to apply for a CFA Program Student Scholarship and have the opportunity to be awarded a student scholarship including a one-time CFA program enrolment fee and discounted one-time CFA exam registration fee (please note that any scholarship award is subject to a competitive application process and availability). Students will also enjoy free access to CFA learning resources, annual exam review study guide, free access to a full series of Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct materials and other online presentations.

Successful completion of certain modules does not entitle students to sit the professional examinations which are centrally administrated by CFA Institute. Students would need to apply to the professional body for completing the exams outside of the course and additional criteria and fees may apply. Please visit the CFA website for further information.

Partnerships and collaborations:
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)
CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
GARP Academic Partnership Programme

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