MSc Finance and Investment (Taught)

Our Master's in Finance and Investment covers the key areas of finance and investment analysis. It helps you prepare for highly valued professional qualifications and a range of financial careers.

This Finance and Investment programme is ideal for those with degrees in accounting, finance, business, economics, or quantitative subjects. You will study financial markets and products, financial analysis and valuation, investment management, financial engineering and machine learning, before conducting a research project on data analysis of financial markets. Learn from academics with recent industry experience and gain access to experienced investment banking professionals and researchers.

The course helps you develop the skills for successful careers in the finance industry. It covers the techniques used for the analysis and management of investment and risk in the investment industry. The programme is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and it equips you with the theoretical and practical toolset to take Level 1 of the CFA qualification after you graduate. The programme is also recognised for the CFA Certificate in Sustainable Investing. The programme is also accredited by ACCA and CIMA, which offer exemptions, including up to 4 ACCA papers and up to the CIMA Certificate Level. Full details of the accreditation gained on completion of this programme can be viewed on partner sites accessible here: https://www.gre.ac.uk/bus/study/top-accreditations

What you should know about this course

• Our diverse intake offers an excellent opportunity to exchange viewpoints on global financial impacts with peers from around the world.

• This course is affiliated with CFA and it equips you with the theoretical and practical toolset to take Level 1 of the CFA, and CFA Certificate of Sustainable Investing.

• Master essential skills sought after by employers in various financial sectors, including data analysis, financial reporting, risk management, and financial modelling.

• Deepen your understanding of accounting and finance principles and gain specialised knowledge in areas like financial modelling, corporate finance, and financial analysis.

• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• CFA Institute
• International Accountants, Association of

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS