MSc in Finance and Investment (Online)
Rushford Business School
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Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 months
Pace
Part time
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Introduction
There is no denying that financial management is a critical business area when it comes to decision-making. Generating funds, managing cash flow, strategizing funding, and sustaining unpleasant economic conditions need excellence in financial management. Simultaneously, you can run an organization more effectively by engaging with investors, generating funds, and investing in profitable businesses. Moreover, the financial industry is evolving fast; Stripe, Conibase, and other non-traditional ways did not exist a decade ago. Cryptocurrencies and non-traditional payment options have revolutionized the finance industry, requiring you to gain an in-depth understanding of the system to become an innovative problem solver.
Rushford’s MSc in Finance and Investment is an all-inclusive program that will provide you with a robust understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of the domain. You will develop several skills to identify and address challenges in financial business aspects. The program minutely accommodates the requirements of contemporary industries and develops your skills in financial technology, debt management, advanced financial analysis, and risk-based supervision.
You will also gain an extensive understanding of business ethics, leadership, economics, and managerial skills. It will provide you with an agile mindset to embrace changes in business situations. You will have better chances of becoming a future business leader on the global stage because of the unique skill-set provided by this program. The practical knowledge will significantly enhance your employability and boost your career.
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Ideal Students
Who is the Program for:
- Graduates aspiring to join banking, accounting, stock exchange, and investment firms.
- Professionals seeking to specialize in financial management for better career options.
- Entrepreneurs looking to initiate or expand businesses
- Professionals looking forward to gaining expertise in financial aspects to enhance business processes and profitability
- Professionals seeking to explore London and New York’s financial districts and join high-end businesses.
Admissions
Curriculum
- Rushford’s 60 ECTS (One-year) MSc in Finance and Investment comprises 15 courses – 5 Core Courses and 10 Finance and Investment specific courses.
- To be qualified for 60 ECTS MSc, you must complete all 15 courses. Each course comprises of 4 ECTS.
Foundation - Core Management (20 ECTS) ECTS Transformational Management 4 Managerial Economics 4 Organizational Behaviour 4 Marketing in a Digital World 4 Accounting for Financial Reporting 4 Foundation - Finance & Investment (20 ECTS) ECTS Accounting for Managerial Decisions 4 Financial Management 4 Financial Statement Analysis 4 Investments 4 Personal Financial Planning 4 Operational Expert - Finance & Investment (20 ECTS) ECTS Advanced Finance 4 Financial Investments 4 Hedge Fund Management 4 Retail & Commercial Banking 4 Fintech 4
Program Outcome
After completing the course, learners are able to:
- Understand nuances of financial business aspects and their relationship with other business areas.
- Analyze business conditions holistically to make practical decisions.
- Demonstrate analytical and critical-thinking capabilities to identify and develop new business opportunities by addressing complexities in national and international business contours.
- Understand and connect qualitative and quantitative data to make critical investment decisions.
- Show ethical reasoning to understand business’ impact on society and the environment; add value to the community by balancing social goals with organizational objectives.
- Apply advanced financial theories, tools, and approaches to assess financial risks.
Career Opportunities
$97,412 is the average salary of an Investment Banker – Data from PayScale
Two of the most rewarding career options are portfolio manager and investment banker. These profiles need an in-depth understanding of financial aspects, economic expertise, and creative thinking abilities to make the right decisions at the right time. Our webinars and workshops will also equip you with excellent problem-solving skills that will help you master business processes and executive functioning.
The program is extensive enough to prepare you for the challenging dynamics of the financial world. You will work with state-of-the-art faculty and conduct independent research under the guidance of our specialists.
You can have a rewarding career in multinationals such as Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Vanguard Asset, etc. Some of the befitting profiles are:
- Investment Banker
- Research Analyst
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Analyst
- Bank Manager
- Account Manager
- Corporate Banker
- Financial Advisor
- Risk Manager
- Hedge-fund Manager
- Portfolio Manager