📖Program Curriculum
The MSc Investment Analysis is a one-year full-time course. You’ll undertake nine taught modules over two 11-week semesters followed by a supervised dissertation. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge by undertaking research on an area that matches your interests and career objectives. You may opt to produce an investment analysis case study of a specific company or an empirical analysis of an investment-related academic topic.
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
There are two options for this course:
Starting September full time (Stirling Campus)
As the MSc Investment Analysis is a member of the "University Affiliation Program" of the CFA Institute (i.e. fully accredited) there are no options.
Year 1 Autumn semester
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Corporate Finance (INVP001) 20 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Financial Reporting (INVP002) 20 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Quantitative Methods in Finance (BFIP013) 20 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Economics for Banking and Finance (BFIP025) 10 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Flying Start Leadership Programme (MANPFSL) 0 credits