Investment Management MSc at Coventry University

Accredited by the CFA UK Institute and CII, our Investment Management MSc is designed as a specialist programme for those who wish to either embark on or advance their career within the expanding financial services sector.

As the world’s economic system becomes ever more integrated, financial markets are becoming increasingly innovative, dynamic and global. Individuals and organisations require sophisticated investment management strategies which mitigate risk and financial discomfort.

Rated ‘excellent’ by Eduniversal, Coventry Business School offers industry-standard facilities, including the largest academic trading floor in Europe. Using a range of market-leading software and data packages, such as Bloomberg, Thompson Reuters Eikon, Datastream and Fitch-Connect, you will master financial, statistical and econometric analysis, and learn to interpret, evaluate and communicate financial information in real-life business situations.

Why Coventry University?

An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities to dedicated careers advice and our impressive Students’ Union activities.

Course information

Growth and innovation within the world’s financial markets has heightened the demand for highly skilled professionals in areas such as investment management, investment banking, pension funds, insurance companies, securities, stock broking and trading in equities, bonds and derivatives.

The course aims to provide a solid grounding in the main components and theoretical foundations that underpin modern investment and risk management techniques. We aim to deepen your understanding of the impact of the changing global environment and the context within which investment managers and organisations operate.

In-depth analysis of specialist areas includes: equity and bond valuation, duration and convexity; bond portfolio immunisation; capital asset pricing models; arbitrage pricing theory models; financial derivatives; trading techniques; asset-liability management; alternative investments; venture capital and management of foreign exchange.

The emphasis is on interpreting, evaluating and communicating financial information to support strategic decision making. We’ll teach you how to analyse potential investment assets and how to select appropriate assets for a portfolio based on relevant valuation methodology, economic drivers and the agreed risk tolerance of clients or sponsors.

Career prospects

This Master’s course will suit recent graduates who already have some academic knowledge of the business and financial sector and are seeking to embark on a career in the financial services sector, as well as current financial practitioners who wish to upgrade their qualifications for career progression.

Career opportunities include:

• Investment management for pension funds, institutional investors and private clients; 
• Securities trading in equities, bonds and derivatives; 
• Private client investment advice; 
• Stock broking with its associated investment advice and management; 
• Investment banking, including the analysis of new share issues.

Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University's Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.

Where our graduates work

Some of our graduates have found jobs in the City of London, whilst others have entered the financial services sectors both in the UK and overseas.