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Course overview
A career in Finance and Investment Management is both thrilling and rewarding. Master the art and science behind financial markets and develop a deep understanding of the wider financial world, with this fully online programme. Developed by leading academics in the University of Liverpool’s AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accredited Management School, the MSc Finance and Investment Management programme will equip you with the intellectual, learning, and professional skills you will need to make an outstanding contribution to your organisation. The content of this programme is aligned with the body of knowledge of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA©) qualification and will equip you with the skills and competencies you will need to undertake the formal CFA© Level 1 examination.
This means that you will have not only developed excellence in academic skills from a world-class university but will also be competent in the practical skills that future employers in the profession demand. The University of Liverpool is an Affiliated University of the CFA Institute and, in recognition of the programme’s alignment to the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), the online MSc Finance and Investment Management has been awarded affiliated status.
The CFA Institute is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and professional excellence, and its affiliated status is greatly recognised and regarded around the world. Recognition demonstrates the robustness with which this programme has been developed and the application of the content to professional practice will strengthen your career potential.
Upon completion of the programme, you will have a good understanding of contemporary principles of finance and investment management and how these are applied to financial intermediation, savings, and investment. You will also gain an understanding of the practices of financial markets including the use of ‘state-of-the-art’ industry analytics. Please note – CFA affiliated status only applies to the MSc award due to the number of study hours required of a programme by the CFA © to achieve this status. Students who enrol on a PG Certificate or PG Diploma and successfully complete their award will be eligible to progress towards the full MSc.
What you'll learn
This programme will equip you with the intellectual, learning, and professional skills you will need to make an outstanding contribution to your organisation. The content of this programme is aligned with the body of knowledge of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA©) qualification and will equip you with the skills and competencies you will need to undertake the formal CFA© Level 1 examination. This means that you will have not only developed excellence in academic skills from a world-class university but will also be competent in the practical skills that future employers in the profession demand.
Through this programme, you will:
- Learn from the triple-accredited University of Liverpool Management School – The programme has been developed in partnership with the University of Liverpool’s AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS accredited management school.
- Learn in a cross-cultural environment – You will learn amongst a globally diverse student body, benefiting from cross-cultural learning and networking opportunities.
- Collaborate with other students – You will work both individually and collaboratively with peers, which facilitates an important goal of knowledge sharing based on each other’s experiences.
- Apply theory to practice and look at real-world issues – You will undertake authentic assessments, encouraging you to apply theory to practice and look at real-world issues, cultivating curiosity and creativity as well as a range of management skills.
Learn from industry experts.
This online programme is run by the Management School at the historic University of Liverpool, established in 1881 and one of the founding Russell Group members. We have offered online management degrees since 2001 and are part of an elite group of worldwide institutes to be triple-accredited, holding AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA status. Our vision is to be a globally connected Management School, with our transformative research and teaching placing us at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 30 months
Entry requirements
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact our admissions team.
Applications would typically possess:
- A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or
- A diploma or certificate in higher education with 3 years of relevant work experience; other prior qualifications and work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.
If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries we consider eligible. Get in touch with one of our course advisors for more information.
Assessment
Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.
Delivery
Get the University of Liverpool experience wherever you are in the world. This online course features interactive classes and regular contact with staff and fellow students across the globe. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.
Subjects
This programme consists of the following modules. You are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full Master of Science (MSc), 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) and 60 credits to achieve the postgraduate certificate (PG Cert).
About University of Liverpool Online Programmes
The University of Liverpool, a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities, has been offering online programmes since 2000.
The University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.
All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.
