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This degree program offers the chance to pursue the esteemed CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialization track and gain the competencies needed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam (available for both September and January intake students).
The curriculum equips students with a solid understanding of the theoretical principles behind contemporary investment and risk management strategies, preparing them for careers in the rapidly expanding investment management sector. The program covers the standard content of a finance Master's degree while delivering high-level management and business education in specialized investment fields, including equity and bond portfolio management, trading strategies, risk assessment, foreign exchange and derivative securities handling, and emerging markets investments. Learners will gain exclusive access to various online databases at Bangor Business School, such as DataStream and SNL.
Participants will develop sophisticated, specialized expertise in multiple investment applications at both strategic and operational levels. They will cultivate intellectual capabilities and research proficiency in investment analysis and portfolio management, acquire technical skills pertinent to financial markets operations, hone critical evaluation skills for advanced theories and empirical data, master computational techniques for financial services, and refine analytical abilities for examining efficient market hypotheses.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MSc in Investment Management typically secure positions across various investment organizations and are well-prepared to become investment experts, managers, or consultants in corporate entities. Some students may choose to continue their academic journey through further postgraduate research studies.