The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
The University of Liverpool is a Russell Group University and is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide, with a national rank of 14th. Overall, the University is ranked in the top 0.7% of global universities in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
The online Finance and Investment Management MSc programme from the University of Liverpool will provide you with a solid understanding of the interaction of finance, financial markets and securities and investment analysis.
What is a Master’s in Finance and Investment?
The MSc in Finance and Investment Management programme is a postgraduate degree that provides all candidates with a strong foundation of investment analysis and portfolio management skills, along with the practical knowledge that is required of anyone in the modern finance and investment industry.
Graduates undertaking this course will leave with a good understanding of contemporary financial principles and will know how to apply these to financial intermediation, savings, and investment. You will also be trained in financial market applications of these theories and concepts, as well as learning how to use state-of-the-art industry analytics in your studies.
This master’s degree is designed to provide all candidates with both academic knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to leave the programme with all that they need to find employment in various job roles within the financial services industry.
What jobs can you get with a master’s in finance and investment?
With a master’s in finance and investment, there’s a wide range of different jobs you can get within the finance industry, whether that’s security analysis or investment management. Finance degrees have a much broader range than one may initially expect, so there are plenty of varied options for candidates once they have successfully completed the programme.
Having a master’s in finance and investment under your belt will make you highly desirable to many employers and opens the doors to various career opportunities around the world, from wealth management and accounting to financial analyst. Whilst working in finance may seem daunting and challenging, it’s also highly rewarding and both professionally and personally beneficial in several ways.
How do you get a job with a master’s in finance and investment?
A postgraduate master’s degree in finance and investment is the best option to help graduates land a role of their choice in what is quite a competitive industry. However there are a number of different things you can do and routes you can take to ensure you land the role of your dreams after graduating with a master’s in finance and investment, such as seeking out internships as early as possible during your years of studying, using the diversity of experience you have gained as an online student to stand out, targeting your studies towards the specific role you are interested in to increase your chances, and most importantly, begin garnering your credentials by completing qualifications that are well-respected in the finance industry, such as the CFA.
The syllabus for this management course here at Liverpool University draws extensively from the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme and so this would be very useful if you’re wishing to sit the CFA Level 1 examination alongside your MSc programme studies. The CFA qualification is one that is globally recognised and provides candidates with a strong foundation of investment analysis and portfolio management skills, as well as all the practical knowledge that is required in the modern finance and investment industry.
To find out more about our Finance and Investment Management MSc Course, including modules fees and entry requirements, visit our programme page. For comprehensive information, including module learning outcomes, download a programme booklet.
