Your input will help us improve your experience.You can close this popup to continue using the website or choose an option below to register in or login.
If you aspire to have a successful career in investment management, investment banking, trading, or hedge funds, our MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis is designed for you.
You will acquire in-depth investment knowledge while developing technical skills in data analytics, programming, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as soft skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
The programme offers unique opportunities to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and/or II examinations as part of your master's, and/or prepare for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. Designed with a strong focus on employability, the programme’s curriculum emphasises practical knowledge and skills, enabling you to apply your learning effectively throughout your career.
Practical training MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis provides training on key financial databases such as Datastream and Bloomberg and offers opportunities to gain practical experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, VBA and MatLab) designed for those without prior programming experience. These skills and the knowledge you will acquire will enable you to perform comprehensive financial and quantitative analysis, including:
model development
investment trading and strategy development
testing and implementation using real data.
Led by industry experts This programme allows you to experience a practitioner’s approach to fund management. It has been designed and is led by a multi-year award-winning hedge fund manager at a world-leading hedge fund and a former member of the CFA Institute's Council of Examiners, who has written questions at all three levels of CFA exams.
You will be taught by world-leading faculty members on topics at the forefront of modern portfolio management, such as machine learning and textual analysis, behavioural finance, cryptocurrencies and ESG.
Support for CFA exams Extensive support and preparation are provided for the CFA Level I and Level II exams with dedicated and experienced tutors from Fitch Learning. A non-CFA pathway also exists for those who wish to engage in the programme without the CFA focus. Our programme is also open to you if you have obtained either Level I or Level II CFA prior to the programme, and offers you opportunities to complete other CFA levels.
Flexible pathways and core modules Based on your selected pathway, you will take up to six core modules and can select up to two optional modules to tailor your learning to your personal career aspirations.
For the CFA pathway, the core modules include:
Data Analytics for Finance and Investments
Asset Pricing and Investments
Financial Technologies
Advanced Investments
CFA Level I and II Training
If you choose the non-CFA pathway, you will study an alternative core module in place of the CFA Level I and II Training:
Corporate Finance and Financial Markets. The core module ‘Career Accelerator: Technical Toolkit and Professional Development’ will help you develop soft skills (such as communication), database management skills (such as SQL, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream), coding skills (such as VBA, Python and R) and employability skills for job applications and interviews.
The programme culminates in a rigorous research project, which will showcase your ability to evaluate and implement investment strategies and manage portfolios successfully.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
If you aspire to have a successful career in investment management, investment banking, trading, or hedge funds, our MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis is designed for you.
You will acquire in-depth investment knowledge while developing technical skills in data analytics, programming, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as soft skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
The programme offers unique opportunities to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and/or II examinations as part of your master's, and/or prepare for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. Designed with a strong focus on employability, the programme’s curriculum emphasises practical knowledge and skills, enabling you to apply your learning effectively throughout your career.
Practical training MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis provides training on key financial databases such as Datastream and Bloomberg and offers opportunities to gain practical experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, VBA and MatLab) designed for those without prior programming experience. These skills and the knowledge you will acquire will enable you to perform comprehensive financial and quantitative analysis, including:
model development
investment trading and strategy development
testing and implementation using real data.
Led by industry experts This programme allows you to experience a practitioner’s approach to fund management. It has been designed and is led by a multi-year award-winning hedge fund manager at a world-leading hedge fund and a former member of the CFA Institute's Council of Examiners, who has written questions at all three levels of CFA exams.
You will be taught by world-leading faculty members on topics at the forefront of modern portfolio management, such as machine learning and textual analysis, behavioural finance, cryptocurrencies and ESG.
Support for CFA exams Extensive support and preparation are provided for the CFA Level I and Level II exams with dedicated and experienced tutors from Fitch Learning. A non-CFA pathway also exists for those who wish to engage in the programme without the CFA focus. Our programme is also open to you if you have obtained either Level I or Level II CFA prior to the programme, and offers you opportunities to complete other CFA levels.
Flexible pathways and core modules Based on your selected pathway, you will take up to six core modules and can select up to two optional modules to tailor your learning to your personal career aspirations.
For the CFA pathway, the core modules include:
Data Analytics for Finance and Investments
Asset Pricing and Investments
Financial Technologies
Advanced Investments
CFA Level I and II Training
If you choose the non-CFA pathway, you will study an alternative core module in place of the CFA Level I and II Training:
Corporate Finance and Financial Markets. The core module ‘Career Accelerator: Technical Toolkit and Professional Development’ will help you develop soft skills (such as communication), database management skills (such as SQL, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream), coding skills (such as VBA, Python and R) and employability skills for job applications and interviews.
The programme culminates in a rigorous research project, which will showcase your ability to evaluate and implement investment strategies and manage portfolios successfully.
Admission Requirements
176+
87+
58+
6.5+
2.7+
Academic requirements 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related subject.
We assess applicants based on their overall academic performance and typically expect strong results in finance and quantitative modules (e.g., mathematics, statistics). Relevant work experience and/or significant programming skills are also viewed favourably.
Graduates from non-business disciplines with a strong quantitative focus (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer and Data Science, and related disciplines) are encouraged to apply.
1 Year
Oct
Domestic
16,270 GBP
International
30,000 GBP
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
Investment Management and Financial Analysis MSc
Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, GB, Lancaster, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
30,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
You will acquire in-depth investment knowledge while developing technical skills in data analytics, programming, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as soft skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
The programme offers unique opportunities to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and/or II examinations as part of your master's, and/or prepare for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. Designed with a strong focus on employability, the programme’s curriculum emphasises practical knowledge and skills, enabling you to apply your learning effectively throughout your career.
Practical training
MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis provides training on key financial databases such as Datastream and Bloomberg and offers opportunities to gain practical experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, VBA and MatLab) designed for those without prior programming experience. These skills and the knowledge you will acquire will enable you to perform comprehensive financial and quantitative analysis, including:
Led by industry experts
This programme allows you to experience a practitioner’s approach to fund management. It has been designed and is led by a multi-year award-winning hedge fund manager at a world-leading hedge fund and a former member of the CFA Institute's Council of Examiners, who has written questions at all three levels of CFA exams.
You will be taught by world-leading faculty members on topics at the forefront of modern portfolio management, such as machine learning and textual analysis, behavioural finance, cryptocurrencies and ESG.
Support for CFA exams
Extensive support and preparation are provided for the CFA Level I and Level II exams with dedicated and experienced tutors from Fitch Learning. A non-CFA pathway also exists for those who wish to engage in the programme without the CFA focus. Our programme is also open to you if you have obtained either Level I or Level II CFA prior to the programme, and offers you opportunities to complete other CFA levels.
Flexible pathways and core modules
Based on your selected pathway, you will take up to six core modules and can select up to two optional modules to tailor your learning to your personal career aspirations.
For the CFA pathway, the core modules include:
If you choose the non-CFA pathway, you will study an alternative core module in place of the CFA Level I and II Training:
Corporate Finance and Financial Markets.
The core module ‘Career Accelerator: Technical Toolkit and Professional Development’ will help you develop soft skills (such as communication), database management skills (such as SQL, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream), coding skills (such as VBA, Python and R) and employability skills for job applications and interviews.
The programme culminates in a rigorous research project, which will showcase your ability to evaluate and implement investment strategies and manage portfolios successfully.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
You will acquire in-depth investment knowledge while developing technical skills in data analytics, programming, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as soft skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
The programme offers unique opportunities to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and/or II examinations as part of your master's, and/or prepare for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing. Designed with a strong focus on employability, the programme’s curriculum emphasises practical knowledge and skills, enabling you to apply your learning effectively throughout your career.
Practical training
MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis provides training on key financial databases such as Datastream and Bloomberg and offers opportunities to gain practical experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, VBA and MatLab) designed for those without prior programming experience. These skills and the knowledge you will acquire will enable you to perform comprehensive financial and quantitative analysis, including:
Led by industry experts
This programme allows you to experience a practitioner’s approach to fund management. It has been designed and is led by a multi-year award-winning hedge fund manager at a world-leading hedge fund and a former member of the CFA Institute's Council of Examiners, who has written questions at all three levels of CFA exams.
You will be taught by world-leading faculty members on topics at the forefront of modern portfolio management, such as machine learning and textual analysis, behavioural finance, cryptocurrencies and ESG.
Support for CFA exams
Extensive support and preparation are provided for the CFA Level I and Level II exams with dedicated and experienced tutors from Fitch Learning. A non-CFA pathway also exists for those who wish to engage in the programme without the CFA focus. Our programme is also open to you if you have obtained either Level I or Level II CFA prior to the programme, and offers you opportunities to complete other CFA levels.
Flexible pathways and core modules
Based on your selected pathway, you will take up to six core modules and can select up to two optional modules to tailor your learning to your personal career aspirations.
For the CFA pathway, the core modules include:
If you choose the non-CFA pathway, you will study an alternative core module in place of the CFA Level I and II Training:
Corporate Finance and Financial Markets.
The core module ‘Career Accelerator: Technical Toolkit and Professional Development’ will help you develop soft skills (such as communication), database management skills (such as SQL, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream), coding skills (such as VBA, Python and R) and employability skills for job applications and interviews.
The programme culminates in a rigorous research project, which will showcase your ability to evaluate and implement investment strategies and manage portfolios successfully.
Admission Requirements
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related subject.
We assess applicants based on their overall academic performance and typically expect strong results in finance and quantitative modules (e.g., mathematics, statistics). Relevant work experience and/or significant programming skills are also viewed favourably.
Graduates from non-business disciplines with a strong quantitative focus (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer and Data Science, and related disciplines) are encouraged to apply.
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
How to get a full scholarship
Looking for a fully-funded scholarship to see you into university? Find out how to boost your chances of getting one.
Scholarships to study abroad
Find scholarships to study abroad with our lists of international scholarships – categorized by country, by subject, and by type of student.
Scholarship Applications: Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about scholarship applications, including tips on how to find scholarships and chances of success.
More programmes from the university
Business and Management (1)
Accounting and Finance (Industry) BSc Hons
Accounting and Finance (Industry) BSc Hons
Accounting and Finance BSc Hons
Accounting and Finance BSc Hons
Accounting and Management (Industry) BSc Hons
Accounting and Management (Industry) BSc Hons
Accounting and Management BSc Hons
Accounting and Management BSc Hons
Advertising and Digital Marketing (Industry)
Advertising and Digital Marketing (Industry)
Advertising and Digital Marketing (Study Abroad)
Advertising and Digital Marketing (Study Abroad)
Advertising and Digital Marketing BSc Hons
Advertising and Digital Marketing BSc Hons
Business Analytics (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Analytics (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Analytics (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Business Analytics (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Business Analytics BSc Hons
Business Analytics BSc Hons
Business Economics (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Economics (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Economics (Study Abroad)
Business Economics (Study Abroad)
Business Economics BSc Hons
Business Economics BSc Hons
Business Management (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Management (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Business Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Business Management BSc Hons
Business Management BSc Hons
Business Management for Entrepreneurship (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Management for Entrepreneurship (Industry) BSc Hons
Business Management for Entrepreneurship (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Business Management for Entrepreneurship (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Business Management for Entrepreneurship BSc Hons
Business Management for Entrepreneurship BSc Hons
Business and Human Resource Management (Industry)
Business and Human Resource Management (Industry)
Business and Human Resource Management (Study Abroad)
Business and Human Resource Management (Study Abroad)
Business and Human Resource Management BSc Hons
Business and Human Resource Management BSc Hons
Economics (Industry) BA Hons
Economics (Industry) BA Hons
Economics (Industry) BSc Hons
Economics (Industry) BSc Hons
Economics (Study Abroad) BA Hons
Economics (Study Abroad) BA Hons
Economics (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Economics (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Economics BA Hons
Economics BA Hons
Economics BSc Hons
Economics BSc Hons
Economics and Finance (Industry) BSc Hons
Economics and Finance (Industry) BSc Hons
Economics and Finance (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Economics and Finance (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Economics and Finance BSc Hons
Economics and Finance BSc Hons
Economics, Politics and International Relations (Industry) BA Hons
Economics, Politics and International Relations (Industry) BA Hons
Economics, Politics and International Relations (Study Abroad) BA Hons
Economics, Politics and International Relations (Study Abroad) BA Hons
Economics, Politics and International Relations BA Hons
Economics, Politics and International Relations BA Hons
Finance (Industry) BSc Hons
Finance (Industry) BSc Hons
Finance BSc Hons
Finance BSc Hons
International Management (Industry) BSc Hons
International Management (Industry) BSc Hons
International Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
International Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
International Management BSc Hons
International Management BSc Hons
Management (Year 2 Entry) BSc Hons
Management (Year 2 Entry) BSc Hons
Management and Digital Technologies (Industry) BSc Hons
Management and Digital Technologies (Industry) BSc Hons
Management and Digital Technologies BSc Hons
Management and Digital Technologies BSc Hons
Marketing (Industry) BSc Hons
Marketing (Industry) BSc Hons
Marketing (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Marketing (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Marketing BSc Hons
Marketing BSc Hons
Marketing Management (Industry) (Year 2 Entry) BSc
Marketing Management (Industry) (Year 2 Entry) BSc
Marketing Management (Study Abroad) (Year 2 Entry) BSc
Marketing Management (Study Abroad) (Year 2 Entry) BSc
Marketing Management (Year 2 Entry) BSc
Marketing Management (Year 2 Entry) BSc
Marketing and Design (Industry) BSc Hons
Marketing and Design (Industry) BSc Hons
Marketing and Design (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Marketing and Design (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
Marketing and Design BSc Hons
Marketing and Design BSc Hons
Business and Management (4)
Accounting and Finance MSc
Accounting and Finance MSc
Advanced Management, Consulting and Change MSc
Advanced Management, Consulting and Change MSc
Business Analytics MSc
Business Analytics MSc
Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Management MSc
Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Management MSc
Digital and Social Media Marketing MSc
Digital and Social Media Marketing MSc
Finance MSc
Finance MSc
Financial Management MSc
Financial Management MSc
Financial Technologies and AI MSc
Financial Technologies and AI MSc
International Business and Strategic Management MSc
International Business and Strategic Management MSc
Investment Management and Financial Analysis MSc
Investment Management and Financial Analysis MSc
Leadership Practice MSc
Leadership Practice MSc
Leadership Practice PGCert
Leadership Practice PGCert
Leadership Practice PGDip
Leadership Practice PGDip
Management MSc
Management MSc
Management Science MRes
Management Science MRes
Marketing MSc
Marketing MSc
Money, Banking and Finance MSc
Money, Banking and Finance MSc
Project Management MSc
Project Management MSc
Engineering and Technology (4)
Information Systems and Digital Business Innovation MSc
Information Systems and Digital Business Innovation MSc
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
Healthcare Leadership MSc
Healthcare Leadership MSc
Healthcare Leadership PGCert
Healthcare Leadership PGCert
Healthcare Leadership PGDip
Healthcare Leadership PGDip
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Human Resource Management MSc
Human Resource Management MSc
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
Business and Management (1)
Accounting and Finance PhD
Accounting and Finance PhD
Management (Entrepreneurship and Strategy) PhD
Management (Entrepreneurship and Strategy) PhD
Management (Organisation, Work and Technology) PhD
Management (Organisation, Work and Technology) PhD
Management Science PhD
Management Science PhD
Management Science PhD (Integrated)
Management Science PhD (Integrated)
Marketing PhD
Marketing PhD
Organisational Health and Well-Being PhD
Theory and Practice of Management (IDPM) PhD
Theory and Practice of Management PhD