MSc in Finance + CFA®

The MSc in Finance from LSBF is a tightly focussed, industry-relevant postgraduate degree that's designed to keep in step the developments in the international marketplace and respond to the needs of modern professionals. The programme offers a blend of academic excellence and practical skills and is regularly reviewed to ensure that it stays at the cutting edge of business education. Developed in conjunction with our corporate partners, the MSc in Finance is relevant to the modern marketplace.

LSBF is committed to developing programmes that help students to develop the essential skills they need to excel in the workplace. Combining your MSc in Finance with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification offers a powerful competitive advantage. The Chartered Financial Analyst qualification offers a powerful competitive advantage. The Chartered Financial Analyst qualification is internationally regarded as the benchmark of quality in the global investment community. CFA® has been described as 'the gold standard' by The Economist and coupled with the MSc in Finance, this route provides a potent combination. You'll graduate with an internationally respected academic degree and a professional qualification that will open up a broader range of potential employment opportunities.

Students enrolling for the MSc Finance + CFA® also have the unique opportunity to participate in the 2011 LSBF Portfolio Management Challenge. It's a chance to build genuine professional-level investment experience managing a virtual £1,000,000 fund using world-class facilities like our Bloomberg Trading Terminals and the InterActive online study platform. You'll gain a vital competitive edge, showcase your skills to future employers, and if you win you'll get the keys to a brand new Porsche.

Taking part in the LSBF Portfolio Management Challenge will fast track your understanding of how investment really works, giving you resources that would never normally be available. You'll have a chance to apply your knowledge to a hands-on environment, and you'll build a demonstrable portfolio of successful investing expertise.

To find out more about the studying your MSc Finance in conjunction with CFA®programme, call one of our advisors today, email us at info@lsbf.org.uk, or fill out the contact form to the right of this page.

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