MSc in Investment Banking & Securities

The MSc in Investment Banking & Securities will equip you with the systemic knowledge in the sphere of investment management and will allow you critically evaluate and carry out in depth financial analysis of trends. This programme will equip you with both soft and professional level skills to succeed in the finance specialization.

The MSc in Investment Banking and Securities programme consists of 4 core Finance generalist modules and 2 specialization modules: Equity and Fixed income Investments and Options, Futures and Derivatives. 

Programme structure:

Specialisation module 1: Equity and Fixed Income Investments

This module introduces students the characteristics of equity and fixed income investment. It covers the analytical issues in valuation of securities from the two fundamental basic stands of equity and fixed income, utilizing the models of securities valuation and being pivotal in the students understanding of the models, applications and shortcomings. It aims to provide the student with an understanding of equity and fixed income securities and a tool kits they will use in their future roles.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify principles and carry out in-depth analysis of trends in the equity and fixed income investment.
• Determine and evaluate the nature of equity and fixed income market.
• Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge in the sphere investment management.
• Critically evaluate data to make investment decisions
• Critically evaluate the economic benefit of investing in equity investment over bonds and other debt securities.

Specialisation module 2: Options, Futures and Derivatives

This module is aimed at providing both soft and professional level skills to students studying the finance specialisation(s). It introduces techniques for using options, futures and derivatives as both a risk management and speculative tool. It also develops ways developing models and theories from International financial management (International Financing) and how such models can be improved using the options, futures and derivatives tools.

This module provides a rigorous foundation in the study of options, futures and other derivative securities, and their role in risk management. You will be able to select the appropriate derivative security for different risk management applications, and determine the payoffs to risk management strategies and arbitrage pricing discovered in the market.

This module will equip you with the knowledge of how to use various derivatives including forwards, futures, options and swaps to manage risks in financial trading. Students will understand the features and requirements of using these derivatives and the combination of them to hedge risks in complex financial circumstances.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify principles and trends in the valuation of securities
• Determine and evaluate the fundamental structure and nature of options, futures and derivatives
• Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of securities and options
• Critically evaluate data to make effective investment decisions
• Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for the effective management of options, futures and derivatives

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