Financial Markets and Derivatives (MSc)

Overview

The aim of the course is to provide advanced instruction and knowledge in financial markets and instruments, and in financial engineering together with the quantitative tools essential for understanding modern finance and research methods. The taught modules provide thorough coverage of equity and bond portfolio management, interest and currency risk management, and derivative securities. The dissertation introduces you to alternative research strategies and methodological issues, and provides training in the management and reporting of a research project in the area of finance.

London Metropolitan Business School

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Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Applicants must normally have at least a lower second Honours degree or equivalent qualification in either accounting and finance, business administration, business studies, economics, management science, mathematics or statistics. Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered. Exemptions from specific modules will be considered. Those without the standard requirements can attend the Graduate Diploma course prior to enrolling on this course.

Course contents

Core modules (all modules must be taken):

• Financial Derivatives
• Structured Products
• Financial Markets and Portfolio Analysis
• Quantitative Research Methods for Finance
• Computational Methods for Derivatives

Optional modules (one to be selected):

• Risk Hedging and Financial Instruments
• Investment Fund Management

The optional module may also be selected from another MSc course within the University's subject area to the course leader's approval.

You must additionally complete a finance-related dissertation of between 10,000 and 20,000 words.

Read more details about the modules

Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used including traditional unseen examinations, open book computer workshops, essays, written reports, in-class tests and case study presentations.

Careers

The course will be of particular interest to recent graduates seeking careers in, or already employed in, accounting or regulatory capacities, brokerage, capital markets, financial risk management, investment or retail banking, investment/ fund management, security analysis, trading, and treasury departments of national and international corporations.

Student profiles

"Although the course was quite challenging at times, I really enjoyed my time at London Met. The course was invaluable in helping me to land my dream job at a top investment house"
Botir Gafurov, Emerging Markets Trading Analyst, Barclays Capital, London

"The syllabus was very relevant to my field of work. The University's city location is very convenient for getting to lectures. It's been hard work but very worthwhile"
Roza Pollatou, Financial Markets and Derivatives graduate

Read a student profile: Dilshod Mikhmanov