Investment Management MSc

This degree programme provides the opportunity to follow the prestigious CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September-intake and January-intake students). The course offers students a sound knowledge of the theoretical foundations that underpin modern investment and risk management techniques, and prepares them for entry into the fast-growing investment management industry. The programme aims to cover the traditional syllabus of a Masters degree in finance whilst providing students with advanced level management and business training in specialised areas of investment, such as the management of equity and bond portfolios; trading techniques; risk management; management of foreign exchange and derivative securities and emerging markets investment.

Students will benefit from a unique opportunity to use various online databases available in the Albert Gubay Business School, such as DataStream and SNL. Students will acquire advanced, specialised knowledge and skills across a range of investment applications at strategic and operational levels. They will develop intellectual skills and research expertise in the area of investment analysis and portfolio management; technical skills relevant to financial markets’ operation and management; critical skills in examining advanced level theories and empirical evidence; computational skills in financial service activity; and analytic skills in exploring the efficient markets hypothesis.

Programme Length 1 year full-time. This programme offers both January and September start. Chartered Financial Analyst Pathway CFA Level 1 Pathway Many of our degree programmes provide the opportunity to follow the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September-intake and January-intake students).

The CFA has become the most respected and recognised professional qualification in finance in the world. Students undertaking this pathway will take a module titled Financial Research & CFA Series during the summer period. Students will attend research seminars in June to be followed by specialist training for the Level 1 CFA exam.

The teaching will include two days of Research Seminars in June and five two-day blocks of training, plus an additional two-block of revision provided across July and August. Assessments will follow the seminars and the CFA training. CFA Pathway Fees No additional fees are charged for students undertaking this pathway.

However, as a logical progression from the training, students will be encouraged to enrol with the CFA Institute and register for the professional examination after graduation. How to register with CFA You will be able to register on this CFA pathway after arrival in Bangor. If you wish to make any enquiries in advance, please contact [email protected].