Overview
This programme welcomes a wide audience of learners from cognate backgrounds whose specific learning requirements lie in trading and investing. The MSc. in Trading and Investing (Level 9, 90 ECTS) programme aims to produce individuals with the specialised skills and attributes necessary to meet the demands of the modern-day trading and investing environment. Learners will understand the core principles of trading and investing, as well as the regulatory requirements needed to operate both nationally and internationally; they will be equipped with important technical analysis skills including financial modelling and data visualisation and possess an integrated understanding of the wide range of financial assets used for trading and investing on a daily basis, including non-standard investment types. Moreover, learners will develop advanced critical thinking, teamwork and team leadership, writing and research skills through the completion of the research module along with the completion of a practical artefact that will allow them to apply all of their learning to produce a thorough trading and investing strategy.
The specific programme objectives are as follows:
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Imbue a critical analysis of the up-to-date research on best practices in trading and investing.
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Accrue a thorough understanding of risk and risk management across trading and investing strategies.
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Critically evaluate alternative assets and perform objective and thorough tests to determine an alternative asset’s predicted worth.
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Gain an in-depth knowledge of the national and international regulations related to trading and investing.
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Develop the competencies to present and justify investment strategies in a professional and highly competent way.
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Create critical awareness of ethical processes including disclosing and managing risk.
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Identify and develop autonomous learning skills for the graduates of tomorrow who can work both independently and collaboratively within innovative and disruptive environments.
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Provide the learner with a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation, and further study.
Delivery
This programme is delivered through both online and face-to-face modes of delivery, including classroom sessions (in-person and Zoom lectures), asynchronous content, and practical computer lab sessions.
Minimum Entry Requirements
This programme is primarily aimed at learners with a Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor degree in a cognate area (e.g. computer science, IT, science, mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, economics, engineering, maths and management, information systems) with a minimum Second Class Second Division classification (2.2) from a recognised third-level institution (or equivalent).
Applicants with a Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor degree in a non-cognate area, with a minimum Second Class Second Division classification (2.2) from a recognised third-level institution (or equivalent), may be considered on a case-by-case basis, where they can demonstrate three to five years’ experience in an area closely related to trading and investing or financial analysis.
For applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught through English, evidence must be provided of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, PTE or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.