Investment Management

This course combines thorough training in investment theory with the practical tools you’ll need to solve real investment problems. you’ll learn the analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, risk mitigation and technical skills you need to thrive in an increasingly complex global financial environment.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Our two-year msc investment management with professional placement year course enables you to spend time working in industry. after 1 year of full-time study at surrey you'll be able to spend up to an additional 12 months gaining paid, professional work experience with an organisation. you'll be responsible for securing your own job offer(s), however, you'll be supported in your search with a series of employability workshops and benefit from some individual coaching. the university works closely with several potential employers to help facilitate successful placement applications and there are several resources setup by the employability and careers centre to assist you. if you decide not to complete a placement, or don't secure an offer from an employer, you’ll complete nine months of teaching followed by three months working on your dissertation. this means you'll complete your course in 12 months studying full-time.

• Type: Mandatory

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We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the university. our graduates have lifetime access to surrey pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools. some of our graduates have gone on to secure careers in the following roles: investment/portfolio manager investment fund/wealth manager investment analyst business analyst financial advisor investor relations consultancy.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Surrey has partnerships with the following companies: