Finance and Investment

At the Finance and Investment , M.Sc. program from The University of Edinburgh You will gain a global perspective on investment markets and company finance. You will also develop valuable knowledge and highly sought-after practical skills in:

• investment

• financial markets

• company finance

We understand the importance of skills that are not only in demand today but will also be crucial in the future. Along with courses that will give you the technical knowledge and skills sought by employers, we have also incorporated courses into the curriculum that focus on ethics and sustainability.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• understand and critically evaluate current research and practical application in a broad range of topics in Finance and Investment

• develop a critical understanding of relevant tools and techniques in Finance and Investment and use such tools and techniques in a variety of contexts

• develop a critical understanding of mathematical modelling techniques and econometric theory to use such theories and techniques to make decisions based on a variety of data, including financial data

• develop an ability to communicate knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts

Career outcomes

The career destinations of our graduates reflect the success of our finance portfolio. Hugely respected by global employers, our programs provide the perfect learning experience with access to world-class academics and programs that are underpinned by real world insights.

The MSc in Finance and Investment will lead to a variety of specialised careers, including for example:

Financial Advisor or Financial Advisory Consultantvarious analyst roles such as:

• Finance Analyst

• Credit Product Strategy Analyst

• Compliance Analyst

• Fund Account Analyst

• Investment Analyst

• Strategic Planning Analyst

various roles in fund management and investment such as:

• Investment Banking Associate

• Quantitative Trader

• Junior Trader

• Junior Investment Consultant

Courses include:

• Ethics and Professional Development

• Financial Markets and Investment

• Corporate Finance

• Corporate Reporting Analysis

• Investment Management

• Financial Engineering