University of Westminster, London · Full-time
Investment and Financial Risk Management
The course responds to the increased global demand for talent in both investment and financial 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 s…
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School of Finance and Accounting · Business and management
The course responds to the increased global demand for talent in both investment and financial 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 financial risk management, 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.
Getting in
As the university states it
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 of relevant professional experience will also be considered. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
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