Finance

The MSc Finance degree from the University of Portsmouth explores financial theory and develops your financial analysis skills as you prepare for a financial career in cities like London. You’ll use industry tools and software to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a city professional. 

ThisMSc Finance course from the University of Portsmouth has a mathematical focus, so you’ll ideally have a background in accounting, economics or finance.

As a Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) student member, you’ll have networking opportunities and be able to build relationships with potential future employers during your studies.

Taught by industry experienced lecturers including ex-traders, you’ll cover topical subjects including behavioural finance, derivatives and financial management. You’ll learn to value stocks and bonds, explore a range of economic models, and use accurate financial data as you study so you'll graduate with a solid understanding of modern financial markets and instruments.

Use the Bloomberg Suite to access and analyse financial data for your assessments, and work towards your Bloomberg certificate with training and an online exam paid for by the University.

This course is ideal if you want to start your career as a stockbroker or trader in the city.

Highlights

• Use our Bloomberg Suite to analyse real world financial data

• Explore topics including financial markets and behavioural finance

• Develop your software skills, including Excel and stats packages

• Work towards your Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification, an essential qualification for City professionals

• Learn from industry experienced lecturers including ex-traders

Careers and opportunities

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

• Prepare for your city career with this MSc Finance degree.

• You'll graduate with expertise in technical subjects including derivatives and in influential areas like behavioural finance. This specialist knowledge builds on your undergraduate degree and boosts your employability.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles in:

• Banking

• Investment banking

• Securities broking

• Trading

Recognised as a Centre of Excellence for finance teaching by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)

Modules studied:

• Corporate Finance

• Options Pricing Theory

• Statistics and Data Modelling

• Behavioural Finance

• Corporate Valuation

• Financial Econometrics