Online MSc Course Structure
From individual investors to corporate investors, demand for investment funds has grown considerably over time. With demand expected to continue, investment funds require individuals who are able to handle the complexities of successfully managing a fund. The MSc in Finance and Fund Management programme consists of 4 core Finance modules and 2 specialisation modules: Equity and Fixed Income Investment and Fund Management.
Online MSc in Finance and Fund Management Programme Structure
| MSC Degree |
Diploma in Finance |
Certificate in Finance |
| Modules |
Modules |
Modules |
| Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
| Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
| Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
| Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
| Equity and Fixed Income Investments |
Equity and Fixed Income Investments |
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| Fund Management |
Fund Management |
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| Capstone Module |
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| Research Methods |
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| Dissertation |
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Specialisation Module 1: Equity and Fixed Income Investment
This module will introduce you to the foundations of equity and fixed income investment. The focus is on relevant valuation techniques. currently used by industry practitioners today. Examples include: the dividend discount model, the free cash flow model and the residual income model. You will be able to critically judge the appropriateness of these models. The risks associated with fixed income investment, and the measurement of yield spread are covered. In addition, valuation techniques for bond and interest rate risk measurement will be studied. This module also provides an introduction to real estate investment.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in the financial equity and fixed income investment.
- Determine and evaluate the nature equity and fixed income market.
- Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of investment management.
- Critically evaluate the economic benefit of investing in equity, bonds and other securities.
- Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for effective investment management
Specialisation Module 2: Fund Management
The module focuses on the practical aspects of operating a successful fund. The modulel closes the gap for students between the financial theory studied in the classroom and the best practicies currently bering used by top investment funds.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in fund management
- Analyse and evaluate the impact of fund management in financial markets
- Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of fund management
- Critically evaluate different funds and their relevance to different organisations
- Reflect on individual skills and relate this to effective fund management
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