Explore the environment of the finance sector and build the skills needed to work strategically within it. Our MSc Global Finance aims to address the needs of individuals looking to pursue a career in global finance and further their knowledge of global financial markets.

• Deepen your knowledge, understanding, and application in ethics, quantitative and research methods, economics, financial reports and reporting, global financial markets, valuation of financial securities, and portfolio management.
• Explore the core business, financial disciplines, and methods of working in the financial sector, and learn how to apply these in practical contexts.
• Develop powers of analysis, strategic approaches and communication skills to meet various analytical and decision-making challenges of the rapidly changing financial services industry.
• Study the 18-month Extended Professional Practice route, to gain more practical insights and in-depth experience.

Why you should study this course

• CFA affiliation
  The curriculum is part of the University Affiliation Program of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). This course has been designed to align with the syllabus of Level I and II of the CFA Institute professional exams and it currently covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), offering excellent preparation for a global career in finance, banking, or risk management.
• Industry-standard technology
  You will be provided with the opportunity to develop high levels of proficiency with industry-standard technology for the financial services sector, particularly when working on our simulated trading floor. You’ll use Bloomberg terminals and other software, such as S&P Capital IQ, R and SPSS, and other financial simulation software for options pricing and risk management.
• London location
  Our campus is situated in Square Mile of the City of London, one of the most famous and busiest financial districts in the world – and we’re only a short distance from the UK’s second financial centre, Canary Wharf. Students will be studying on the doorstep of the finance and asset management industries where they may have opportunities to take part in placements/employment and continuing personal development with financial employers².
• Industry insight
  The course is taught by highly qualified academics who have solid career experience in banking, asset management, and portfolio management, and who maintain strong connections with industry and with professional associations (please note staff may be subject to change).
• Real world experience
  For more in-depth experience, you can also choose to study this course over 18 months which includes a period of Extended Professional Practice. You will explore what you’ve learnt in more detail through professional experiences with a host organisation or in a campus-based professional experience