This degree aims to prepare students for a career in the international investment banking industry and will provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their understanding of both theory and practical applications of modern finance in the fields of corporate finance and securities markets. Demand for well qualified students in this area is high, the skills developed, including the

use of statistical and econometrics software, are much in demand in the financial sector, and are readily transferable to other business and organisational contacts. On completion of the Masters degree, students should be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of strategies for the valuation, trading and risk management of financial securities and should understand how the markets for different types of securities interact. Graduates can expect to have excellent career prospects and can enjoy successful careers with investment banks, specialist IT firms and global consulting firms.