This course is designed to equip you with important skills in the key areas of investment banking and financial investment. The programme teaches you how to value firms and understand their financial needs, the legal background to investment banking transactions and the leadership and negotiation skills required to operate with investment banking clients. Unique features of the MSc in Investment Banking are: this degree provides a focus on pure investment banking including mergers and acquisitions, security issuance and corporate finance advisory; the programme has been designed in conjunction with our investment banking advisory panel to cover the key skills required in the investment banking industry; Suitable for students with limited or no quantitative background - though a willingness to take on numerical challenges is required. Teaching is by a mixture of formal lectures and group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations, group exercise and open discussions. The direction of your individual study will be guided by the formal study sessions you attend, along with your reading lists and assignments. However, we expect you to demonstrate an active role in your own learning by reading widely and expanding your own knowledge, understanding and critical ability. Independent study will foster in you the ability to identify your own learning needs and determine which areas you need to focus on to become proficient in your subject area. This is an important transferable skill and will help to prepare you for the transition to working life. The grade for each module is assessed through coursework, along with a written exam. The MSc in Investment banking will prepare you for a range of careers in the financial sector with a focus on investing banking functions. As well as a role in investment banking the course is suitable for a range of careers in the financial sector including equity analyst, a corporate finance function in a large firm and an analyst in a hedge fund.