Finance & Investment (Wealth Management) MSc at Regents University London

The programme has been accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and the successful graduates will be eligible to receive a certificate for CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

The Wealth Management pathway provides an insight into the professional financial planning processes required to manage personal/institutional finance, credit, investment and other wealth management tasks.

You will cover the fundamental principles of investment products, such as structured products, capital protection, hedge funds and real estate. This training will equip you with the skillset required to understand the needs of high net worth clients and institutional investors, and identify applicable solutions in line with tax and regulatory requirements. You will learn how to use your analytical skills to make calculated financial decisions that successfully weigh up the financial benefits with the potential risks.

This pathway has been designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and practical exercises  needed to secure a position in wealth, investment or risk management sectors.

The programme offers the rigorous academic training and applied insights required to meet the challenges of today’s financial markets. The structure has been specially designed to appeal to both students of financial and non-financial backgrounds.

You will become proficient in investing, managing and maximising capital and wealth. You will also learn how to deal with risks and understand the regulatory framework of the financial services.  

You will examine market mechanisms, and learn how the international financial markets work, including how capital is raised and financial securities and commodities are priced. You will also develop solid quantitative and analytical skills.

In your pathway modules, you will apply this core financial knowledge to address key issues within your specialist field.

Classes are designed to simulate a real-life experience of the financial industry. You will benefit from hands-on training, including access to the University’s Thomson Reuters Eikon Terminals, Bloomberg L.P Terminals, Datastream including Worldscope databases and a dedicated trading room.

This programme has a global focus. As well as developing your understanding of finance and investment, you will learn how to apply them at a global level with the appreciation of ethical implications.

Teamwork is a core feature on this programme. Collaboration with fellow students from around the world will give you a global insight into how international markets operate.

Key features

• A focus on the international environment of finance and investment
• Opportunities to specialise and tailor your education to reflect your professional interests
• Suitable for both finance and non-finance graduates 
• Taught by specialist lecturers boasting high academic credentials and varied, industry experience 
• Opportunities to work with live data using the Thomson Reuters Eikon platform, and access to the University’s trading room and Bloomberg Terminals