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Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes in banking regulations put increased focus on improving risk management standards. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain also create rapid growth in financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on investment management.
On this highly practical course, you’ll learn about investment management, risk management and FinTech. This will help you stand out when you start your career in the investment industry or investment-related risk management positions.
You’ll learn from academic staff who are excellent teachers with extensive industry experience.
gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to adapt to changing regulatory environment
learn to communicate both quantitative and qualitative information
develop skills in coding and automation
use trading, risk assessment and portfolio management software. You have access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, supervised by academic and industry experts.
Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from our strong industry links, expert academic staff who consult for leaders in business and government, and inspiring teaching and learning facilities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes in banking regulations put increased focus on improving risk management standards. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain also create rapid growth in financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on investment management.
On this highly practical course, you’ll learn about investment management, risk management and FinTech. This will help you stand out when you start your career in the investment industry or investment-related risk management positions.
You’ll learn from academic staff who are excellent teachers with extensive industry experience.
gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to adapt to changing regulatory environment
learn to communicate both quantitative and qualitative information
develop skills in coding and automation
use trading, risk assessment and portfolio management software. You have access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, supervised by academic and industry experts.
Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from our strong industry links, expert academic staff who consult for leaders in business and government, and inspiring teaching and learning facilities.
Admission Requirements
169+
59+
80+
2.7+
6+
110+
Degree requirements: You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%).
Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering. You will also be considered if you have a finance- or economics-related degree provided that it contains several modules with a high quantitative modelling content (e.g., Mathematics for Economics/Finance; Applied Statistics; Econometrics) which have been passed with high marks. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
01 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
14,995 GBP
International
26,995 GBP
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University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
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01 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes in banking regulations put increased focus on improving risk management standards. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain also create rapid growth in financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on investment management.
On this highly practical course, you’ll learn about investment management, risk management and FinTech. This will help you stand out when you start your career in the investment industry or investment-related risk management positions.
You’ll learn from academic staff who are excellent teachers with extensive industry experience.
Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from our strong industry links, expert academic staff who consult for leaders in business and government, and inspiring teaching and learning facilities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Today’s investment management professionals need an understanding of financial risk. Changes in banking regulations put increased focus on improving risk management standards. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain also create rapid growth in financial technology (FinTech) and its impact on investment management.
On this highly practical course, you’ll learn about investment management, risk management and FinTech. This will help you stand out when you start your career in the investment industry or investment-related risk management positions.
You’ll learn from academic staff who are excellent teachers with extensive industry experience.
Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from our strong industry links, expert academic staff who consult for leaders in business and government, and inspiring teaching and learning facilities.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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