Awards
Target Award
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
Educational Aims of the Course
The overall aim of the MSc Investment and Finance programme is to produce postgraduates that are able to make a valid and meaningful contribution within the fields of investment and finance. This will be achieved by exposing students to the current theories, concepts and developments within this discipline and by doing so, students will become competent and thoughtful practitioners. The MSc Investment and Finance will develop students' reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and judgement through the exposure of contemporary and current issues in investment and finance through teaching and learning that is strongly supported by research and professional practice. The specific aims of the programme are to: 1. provide students with an intellectually challenging programme of study that will focus on current issues, themes and applications in investment and finance. 2. develop or extend students' analytical, critical and problem solving skills appropriate for a role in investment and finance through the evaluation of literature and current practice. 3. provide clear career development opportunities for students aspiring to careers in investment and finance. 4. develop a learning environment which encourages the development of independent thought and learning in investment and finance. 5. establish strong links with the professional investment and finance bodies to enhance career opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Core knowledge and understanding is achieved by using a range of appropriate teaching and learning strategies. This is achieved through lectures and workshops. These will be further supported by the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas as the basis for providing students with a range of teaching and learning materials including lecture and workshop materials, module handbooks, indicative and recommended books and journal papers, case study exercises, YouTube clips and website links. Knowledge and understanding is assessed using a range of techniques which include topic and case study reports, presentations, proposals, tests, vlogs and closed book examinations. Assessment of a student's intellectual skills will vary on the programme. Formative assessment will be used to critically analyse relevant literature, theories and models and explore and debate these within the context of group discussions within workshops. This will help inform and provide a sound foundation for the completion of summative assessments within each module. A range of different teaching methods will be used in the form of lectures and workshops to develop and enhance student intellectual skills. Technology will be fully utilised in the form of Bloomberg terminal tools, Excel, YouTube clips, Panopto, the BVDep company database and LJMU Discover to enhance the learning experience. Transferable skills will be developed throughout the programme providing students with the opportunity to develop a range of skills and attributes appropriate for a career in investment and finance.