MSc Finance and Investment

The program focuses on the key elements of corporate finance, investment management, and applied quantitative finance. The aim is to produce specialists who have a strong financial perspective on corporate activity, pension fund behavior, the economy, and international financial markets.

The Master’s in Finance and Investment emphasizes specialist areas within finance including undertaking financial investments, financial modeling, mathematical finance, and financial management roles within mainstream financial firms. There will be a particular focus on providing students with the conceptual understanding, knowledge, and technical skills that are required to implement advanced financial models practically.

The Master’s program in Finance and Investment is built on a foundation of general Finance and Financial Management, Econometrics, and Investment modules.

The Master’s in Finance and Investment is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in finance and investment subjects to enhance their operational effectiveness in this particular area, or to serve as preparation for further study or an academic career.

Professional accreditation

We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of Equis, AMBA, and AACSB, often referred to as the "Triple Crown".

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredits this program. This means that, by completing your degree, you are eligible for exemptions from some ACCA fundamental level examinations.

Making Knowledge Work

At the University of Bradford, you’ll benefit from - and be a part of – teaching and research that harnesses technology for the good of society.

You’ll learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors in world-class facilities. We’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and new School of Management facilities.

During your time with us, you can become the very best version of yourself. The University is a place where you can expand your mind and make lifelong friends; where you can grow, learn, experience. Where you can belong, and where we support you every step of the way.

Courses

We offer over 100 undergraduate programmes and more than 200 postgraduate taught, research and CPD courses. These are delivered across our four faculties:

• Life Sciences
• Health Studies
• Management, Law and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Informatics

Many of our courses are designed with input from industry experts and partners, and several have professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation or approval, meaning you’ll develop skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors. You’ll study in world-class facilities – we’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and Digital Health Enterprise Zone.

We see individuals and their potential, work hard to remove the barriers to their success, and ensure our students understand that they are able to go forward and make positive changes for all our futures through their experiences and education.

Research

The University of Bradford has over 50 years’ research experience and is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (REF 2014) for research quality. Three-quarters of our research is classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

We offer varied postgraduate research opportunities across our four faculties.