This course is designed for students who want to work in banking and investment, the Finance MSc can show you how finance impacts business globally. This course aims to provide you with specialist financial skills and knowledge – everything from derivatives, portfolio theory to risk management, financial modelling and ethical finance. It is designed for people pursuing finance related positions, who want to be able to evaluate the financial impact on businesses in a complex, global environment. This course is also accredited by Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA). You will be assessed using a variety of methods, with each year of study usually including: some examinations and time constrained tests; some course work in the form of reports or essays; group work, such as presentations or reports; and practical work. On successful completion, you should be able to: demonstrate diagnostic and decision-making skills – such as optimising investment strategies for both firms and individuals in dealing with financial management problems; work out the implications of emerging finance issues and debates; use advanced mathematical and statistical techniques for financial and investment analysis.