MSc in Investment Banking and Securities

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The MSc in Investment Banking and Securities equips you for a wide range of careers in top investment banks, financial conglomerates, hedge funds and multinational financial institutions to name but a few.

The programme - validated by the University of East London - combines academic rigour with a strong focus on practical business skills necessary to analyse securities portfolios in international markets and their risks.

The course syllabus includes financial markets, financial regulation, analysis and valuation of securities, options and futures, traditional lending, credit derivatives, bridge financing, asset management, trading foreign exchange and securities, derivatives and structured products, securities custody, retail services, etc.

The international emphasis of the programme connects directly with the increasingly global nature of business and commerce. The LSBF prides itself on extensive links with top financial institutions in the City and worldwide. Studying this programme in London  - Europe's premier financial centre with the highest concentration of global businesses and home to the largest stock exchange in the world - gives you endless opportunities for professional progression.

The programme modules are designed to develop practical skills, including hands-on sessions using Bloomberg Terminals, one of the most widely used trading systems in investment banks.

At the end of this programme, LSBF will faciliitate the possibility of an internship at a financial institution in London. Students who have demonstrated high levels of motivation and academic achievement can be offered opportunities to gain practical business and financial skills in a real world environment via this type of industry exposure.

Completion of this MSc programme entitles overseas visa students to extend their stay in the UK for another year and to be able to work full time.

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