Finance and Investment Banking
Entry requirements
One year course
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability.
Two year course with placement
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability.
Additional requirements
- All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
- One academic reference is required.
Other qualifications and experience
We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds and work experience. We consider credit transfer, vocational and professional qualifications, and any work or life experience you may have.
You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our MSc Finance and Investment Banking course will teach you about analysing and valuing investment products, critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will explore the operation of markets, their major participants and the regulatory environments, as well as building a firm understanding of corporate finance, basic accounting and financial analysis.
This course emphasises the analysis and valuation of investment products, and critical analysis of information in derivatives markets and portfolio and investment management. You will work with financial tools and techniques in an applied setting, using our state-of-the-art Business Lab equipped with the latest Bloomberg software to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this sector.
In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project or a business research project.
What you’ll gain from this degree?
- An ability to apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the field of investment banking.
- A wide-ranging theoretical background and equip you with practical skills for active interaction in the world of finance.
- An ability to apply advanced concepts and techniques to analyse financial markets and instruments.
- Developmental skills to synthesise and critique a range of methods employed in analysing investments in financial products.
- An ability to evaluate the rigour and validity of published research, and to assess its relevance to the practice of investment banking.
Nottingham Business School is proud to have achieved the prestigious triple crown of international accreditations with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This is the highest international benchmark of excellence for business schools.
Information for international students
We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.
If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Pre-Masters course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City Campus.
English language requirements
View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.
If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.
Fees and funding
Please view the course page for the latest course fees. Nottingham Trent University offer a number of competitive scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Find out more about fees and funding.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
If you opt for the two-year option you can add a year’s work placement onto your course. It’s a great way to put your learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost your career prospects once graduating. Completion of a placement means you'll also qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience.
Course contact details
- Name
- Nottingham Business School
- enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)115 848 2999