MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Extended Professional Practice

University of Hertfordshire

About the course The course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals. The 30-week PG work placement opportunity in your second year gives you a practical perspective on your academic studies and enables you to increase greatly your skill set for a wide range of finance and investment banking careers. Students who are academically eligible for the placement must secure a professional work placement by themselves with the structured and dedicated support and guidance of the Future Success and Employability Team. The programme echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 curriculum. Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics.