Investment Analysis

Entry requirements

In addition to the standard MSc entry requirements, you must demonstrate quantitative and analytical skills, by having studied some finance, economics or other quantitative modules at undergraduate level.

Plus one of the following:

• A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)
• Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.

As well as:

• Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee
• An official academic transcript of your university grades to date
• A completed application form.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Discover how to undertake security valuation andportfolio management by studying equity, debt andderivative markets in domestic and internationalsectors, and learn about the key techniques used byfinancial traders. This course has a strong focus on the practical application of finance within a tradingor corporate setting. Your studies will culminatein a financial analyst evaluation of a UK listedcompany for your final project. During the summerterm you will also have the opportunity to attend aworkshop designed to help students taking the CFA®(Chartered Financial Analyst) Level I examination.

You will practice your skills with a dedicated on-campus Bloomberg trading room facility, to get experience of real-term investment analysis software.

We have a track-record for graduate employability. Recent graduates have gone onto to secure positions with leading international companies, including Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank and Volkswagen. We equip you with the knowledge required for roles within the financial industry. You’ll also develop the skills and understanding to fulfil a wide range of roles in other areas of business. Our students have embarked on careers in areas such as marketing or general management, thanks to the transferable skills they’ve acquired on this course. This focus on developing well-rounded, highly skilled graduates gives our students the competitive advantage in the job market.

You can choose to study this course as part of our double degree programme.

Qualification and course duration

MSc