Master's in Investment Management ICMA Centre (University of Reading)

This degree programme prepares students for entry into the fast growing and exciting investment industry. It provides a practical knowledge of portfolio management and quantitative finance, together with an applied set of courses looking at industry structure and trends.

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• Careers Consultant appointments - Our Careers Consultant are here to help and support you with any careers related concern that you might have. Whether it’s advice on your CV, practicing for an interview, looking at possible reasons why applications aren't being successful or support planning your career goals, we’re here to help empower you to progress in your career.
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During the course you will develop expertise in a range of specialised areas such as trading strategies, portfolio and fund management, alternative investments, ethics in investment management and risk management, among others. You will also have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practice through the use of simulations, the latest financial software, case-based learningand take part in the portfolio management challenge designed for MSc Investment Management students. Students benefit from professional guest speakers drawn from the the global investment industry in the City of London.