Investment Analysis

Overview

The Investment Analysis programme from Aston University covers a wide range of stimulating subjects, including the valuation of investments, trading techniques, investment management and corporate finance from a broad as well as an international perspective. You’ll learn key theories to give you thorough grounding in these areas but also develop a practical understanding of how these various concepts and models are applied in real-life business scenarios.

We’ll ensure you have a clear understanding of the fundamentals relating to investments and what you should be looking for when making investment decisions. We explore equity, debt and derivative markets in domestic and international sectors. You’ll undertake security valuation and financial distress exercises and we explain various other techniques used by financial traders.

What sets this programme apart from others, is our strong focus on the practical application of technical skills in a trading or corporate financial setting.

Career prospects

This specialised course is designed to prepare postgraduates for careers in a wide range of banking and finance organisations.

Potential employers include investment and retail banks, wealth managers, specialist finance houses, investment management companies, business services consultancies, insurance companies, pension funds, regulatory bodies and specialist actuarial and underwriting practices.

You’ll be encouraged to complete the Bloomberg Certification – an industry recognised professional qualification. During the summer term you will also have the opportunity to attend preparation and revision classes for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst®) Level one programme. 

Modules taught on this MSc will enable you to develop a wide range of technical and transferable skills and knowledge demanded by graduate employers in banking and finance.