Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A 1st, 2:1 or good 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in finance, economics or business. We also welcome applications from candidates with any science or engineering degree.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum component score of 5.5) CAE: C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. Reference should be written on official letterhead, signed and dated. Please upload it in the Documents section. CV

More information	essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=PG01014&subgroup=1

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Portfolio Management
Trading Global Financial Markets
Data Analytics in Finance
Research Methods in Finance: Empirical Methods in Finance
MSc Finance and Investment: Dissertation
Financial Modelling (optional)
Risk Management (optional)
Derivative Securities (optional)

Career opportunities

Our graduates can analyse complex data and use this to make effective business decisions. Many work for global employers in financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy. We’re proud of our entrepreneurial spirit; many of our graduates succeed with their own businesses.