Develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the key products, investment strategies and risks present in financial markets.
Develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the key products, investment strategies and risks present in financial markets
Understand current research, developments and issues in finance
Gain the skills to critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to the management of investment portfolios, evaluation of global investment products and financial assets

The course aims to develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the key products, investment strategies and risks present in financial markets. It is ideal for individuals wishing to work in financial markets and investment who want to progress their career rapidly.

Work placements

You have the opportunity to become a Student Representative and through Venture Matrix, Sheffield Hallam volunteering to improve employability skills.

Many students on this course will have already completed a number of years in employment, so the aim of the employability initiative in this scenario is to help you focus on developing your existing career path.

Networking opportunities

Guest lectures from visiting academics and practitioners from various organisations, where practical, will provide further opportunities to enhance your understanding and you are encouraged to make contact with employers.

To enhance employability, you are also encouraged to become a student member of a relevant professional body; this gives you access to information relevant for career planning and helps in the development of your CV.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course prepares you for a career in

• finance
• investment
• investment banking
• retail financial service
• fund management
• stockbroking
• wealth management
• credit analysis
• financial engineering
• management consultancy

There are further professional study opportunities with organisations such as The Chartered Insurance Institute, The Chartered Bankers Institute, The Association of Corporate Treasurers, The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and The Society of Chartered Financial Analysts.

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Deloitte
• J P Morgan
• Lloyds Capital Markets
• HSBC
• Investec
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Aviva
• Fidelity
• Grant Thornton
• Co-op Bank
• Barclays
• Scottish Widows

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

This course prepares you for a career in

• finance
• investment
• investment banking
• retail financial service
• fund management
• stockbroking
• wealth management
• credit analysis
• financial engineering
• management consultancy

There are further professional study opportunities with organisations such as The Chartered Insurance Institute, The Chartered Bankers Institute, The Association of Corporate Treasurers, The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and The Society of Chartered Financial Analysts.

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Deloitte
• J P Morgan
• Lloyds Capital Markets
• HSBC
• Investec
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Aviva
• Fidelity
• Grant Thornton
• Co-op Bank
• Barclays
• Scottish Widows

 

You typically need one of the following

• 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject

• recognised professional qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject

Relevant subjects include • business management • finance • accounting • economics • banking • law • the natural sciences • IT and computing.

We consider applicants without these academic qualifications dependant on personal, professional and work experience and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Portfolio Management	15	Coursework
Dissertation Or Applied Business Project	60	Coursework
Finance	15	Coursework
Financial Derivatives And Risk Management	15	Coursework
Financial Regulation And Sustainability	15	Coursework Practical
Fund Management	15	Coursework
Global Financial Markets	15	Coursework
Statistics And Data Modelling	15	Coursework Practical
Mergers And Acquisitions	15	Coursework