The International Finance and Investment MSc at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is designed for mathematically inclined students seeking to build a lucrative career in financial research. This postgraduate degree offers a research-orientated approach to finance and investment, building on your undergraduate studies in quantitative subjects. You will delve into specialist areas such as financial econometrics and forecasting, international financial markets and institutions, and investments and risk management, developing advanced analytical and evaluative skills essential for success in the global financial sector.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including extensive use of the Bloomberg trading suite and advanced econometric packages. You will develop sophisticated models for forecasting and strategy, informed by contemporary issues in sustainability and aligned with the CFA curriculum. This MSc equips you with the quantitative expertise and research capabilities to pursue a career as a quantitative research analyst within the international financial sector or to progress to doctoral studies.