Program Overview

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Finance and Investment (Online) MSc

Overview

You develop an in-depth knowledge of global economics, financial markets, reporting and modelling, investment valuation, portfolio management, financial services and the impact of emerging technologies. MSc Finance and Investment has been designed in partnership with industry to empower you with the experience you need to work in the finance industry. You gain skills and knowledge to make investment decisions in the wake of disruptive new financial technologies, globalisation and sustainability. Work with real-time financial data and conduct an extended data analysis project using industry leading data sets.

Top reasons to study this course:

• Future-ready: learn skills that help you become a future-ready leader such as portfolio management and strategic planning.
• Globally connected: focus on varying circumstances in developing and developed countries.
• Industry-informed by our national, local and international contacts.
• Digitally empowered: learn to use different portfolio management software including Power BI and risk management in Excel.
• Flexible learning: your course materials are all online and can be accessed at any time, so you choose when and where you study.
• Supportive environment: you become a member of our online community, with professional and personal support available from our tutors, who provide feedback and guidance.
• Access our Launchpad webinars: tap into a world of experience and expertise, from improving your leadership and management skills, to top tips for becoming a freelancer, Launchpad is here to help you start a business.

Course details

Course structure

Core modules

• Behavioural Finance and Economics
• Financial Data Analysis Project
• Financial Services and Emerging Technologies
• International Finance and Financial Markets
• Investment and Portfolio Management

How you learn

You work independently and with peers and tutors in tutorials, seminars, directed exercises and IT-based activities. You are given access to industry-standard data sets and software to help you conduct data analysis projects. Extra-curricular opportunities are also provided to expand your knowledge and confidence.

How you are assessed

Assessments are innovative and engaging, allowing you to develop sought-after skills and qualities to work in this dynamic industry. Aligned with the needs of professional bodies, you are assessed through exams, business reports, case study analysis and data analysis projects.

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement is one of the following:

• a good honours degree (at least a 2:2) in a relevant discipline
• a post-experience or professional qualification
• equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications).

If you do not have an honours degree but have significant appropriate work experience, you are encouraged to apply.

Employability

Career opportunities

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills for a career in:

• banking
• financial advice
• financial analysis
• insurance
• pensions
• private wealth
• research
• valuation.

Learning platform

Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is the platform you use to access your online course

Teesside University online learning courses are delivered through the Brightspace Learning Environment.

Here are some of the benefits:

• You can use it on your smartphone, tablet and computer.
• And you can use it anytime, so that you can plan your learning to fit your own schedule.
• It's easy to use and navigate.
• Modules are set out by topics and themes. You can use the progress bar to understand where you are in your modules, and appreciate your achievements.
• We support you to become familiar with your VLE, helping you to start learning quickly.
• You get feedback, help and guidance from tutors throughout your course through the VLE, and you can ask questions at any time.
• Our tutors use a live activity feed to keep you updated about your course.
• You can create a student profile, collaborate with other students and take part in online discussion forums.

Full-time

Fee for all applicants

£12,150

£1,350 for each 20 credits. Not eligible for any fee discounts

• Length: 12-16 months
• Attendance: 100% online
• Start date: January, May or September
• Semester dates

Part-time

Fee for all applicants

£855 for each 20 credits

£7,695 in total. Not eligible for any fee discounts

• Length: 24-28 months
• Attendance: 100% online
• Start date: January, May or September
• Semester dates

Choose Teesside

Teesside University ranked in the top 50 for online learning in the Uswitch Online Learning Index 2022.

Teesside University was named University of the Year at the Edufuturists Awards 2022.

Ranked in the top 350 list of global universities aged 50 years or under.

Over 1,000 students enrolled on our open learning courses

High-quality, stand-alone, open learning education for over 30 years