Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London
MSc in Finance (Investment Management)
London, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 35,700 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students | UK/Home students: GBP 22,000
Key Summary
MSc Finance (Investment Management) is a degree route, part of the highly sought after Bayes’ MSc Finance degree, ranked 2nd in London, 3rd in the UK and 16th in the world (Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking 2026). MSc Finance has two other routes, the general MSc Finance and MSc Finance (Corporate Finance).
The MSc Finance (Investment Management) will equip you with a range of technical and soft skills relevant to the modern asset/investment management industry. You will study a range of modules covering traditional and alternative asset classes, cutting-edge investment theory strategies and their real-world applications, the use of AI in advanced data analysis, forward-looking approaches to sustainable investing, and innovative risk management techniques with structured products.
Career impact
You will be well prepared with the specialist knowledge for careers in asset management, private wealth management or hedge funds, but you’ll also also be an outstanding candidate for broader finance roles including investment banking, private equity, and risk management.
The Bayes London advantage
You will study in the heart of the City of London, home to investment banks, corporate finance advisories, asset management firms, the Bank of England and many other financial institutions; allowing for the opportunity to embark on company visits, collaborate on industry projects with some of these companies, and attend networking events.
You will graduate with the technical knowledge, practical insight, and applied skills to thrive in investment management and related fields. Specifically, you will:
- Establish core knowledge. Gain a solid grounding in investments and securities, valuation, financial reporting, and data analysis with AI. This foundation prepares you with the essentials for a successful career in finance.
- Develop specialist expertise in investment management. Deepen your understanding of investment strategies, portfolio construction, and asset allocation, alternative investments, risk management techniques, and structured financial products.
- Build advanced technical skills. Acquire practical skills in financial modelling, data analysis, and portfolio management through simulations and applied coursework.
- Apply knowledge in practice. Take part in a portfolio asset allocation game, constructing an investment portfolio and managing it over time for a client, and explore your interests further through optional modules in markets, valuation, economics, corporate finance, or technical skills.
- Benefit from a global perspective. Learn how international markets and investment opportunities shape portfolio decisions and risk management in a globalised economy.
- Enhance your professional skills. Strengthen your teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities within a diverse peer group, preparing you to succeed in fast-moving, collaborative environments.
Term 1
Four compulsory modules
- Securities and Investments
- Corporate Finance and Valuation
- Data Analytics with AI for Finance
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
Term 2
Three compulsory modules
- Asset Management and Sustainable Investing
- Alternative Investments
- Derivatives and Structured Products
Plus one from the following
- Fixed Income
- Equity Valuation
- Macroeconomics for Finance
- Machine Learning and AI for Finance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Deal Making in M&A and PE
Term 3
The final term gives you flexibility to personalise your MSc to suit your career goals. You can select one of the following three options, which enable you to focus on areas most relevant to your aspirations:
- General Research Project and three electives
- Career Management Skills & Research Methods, Investment Strategy and four electives
- a Research Project
*Investment Strategy will form one of your electives.
The MSc Finance (Investment Management) prepares you with the skills and connections for a successful career in asset management and financial services across the UK and internationally.
Graduates have secured roles including Portfolio Manager, Pricing Specialist, Graduate Investment Analyst, Private Equity Analyst, and Data Analyst at companies including Sterling Investment Management, JP Morgan, and BlackRock.
You will also engage with sector-specific career development events including alumni panels, company presentations, and skills workshops focused on investment and asset management professions.
Further opportunities to network and learn alongside like-minded peers are available through student-led business clubs such as the Banking and Finance Society and AIR-Q.
- Bayes Business School is among the global elite of business schools that hold the gold standard of 'triple crown' accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS
- 5th in the UK for business and management research. A total of 92 per cent of our research was rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) (The Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- 2nd best in London, 6th in the UK, 34th in Europe (Financial Times European Business School ranking 2025)
- 5th in the UK for Finance Research, 8th in the UK for Management (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
- 1st in Europe for Actuarial Science research (UNL Business School Actuarial Science Rankings 2024)
MSc Dean’s Scholarships
Every year, we select a subset of the successful applicants to our MSc Programmes to be the recipients of one of our Dean’s Scholarships, in recognition of their previous outstanding academic achievements, strong course application, and potential to become a business leader.
The award amount can be up to 20% of the tuition fees and takes the form of a discount deducted from the second instalment of the tuition fees in January. This award is open to all applicants of full-time degrees on MSc Programmes and successful candidates will be notified in their course offer letter.
Women in Finance Scholarships
We offer multiple scholarships for women who demonstrate strong academic merit, leadership potential, motivation to build a career in finance, and the capability to excel on our finance programmes.
Friends and Family Referral Scheme
Thinking about joining Bayes Business School for your MSc based on a recommendation? You could be eligible for a 10% tuition fee reduction through our Friends & Family Referral Scheme. If you know a Bayes alumnus, they can refer you for this exclusive benefit on eligible MSc courses starting in September 2026.
- Kick-start your finance career. Bayes is the first UK business school to integrate career strategy into every postgraduate programme, preparing you to lead and influence with confidence from the very start.
- Gain global recognition. The MSc Finance (Investment Management) strengthens your professional credibility and boosts your career opportunities across international financial markets.
- Specialise in investment management. Build advanced knowledge and practical expertise through specialist modules designed for roles in asset/investment management and related fields.
- Learn from industry leaders. The course is shaped with input from senior finance professionals and alumni on our External Advisory Board, ensuring course content reflects real-world market practices and employer expectations.
- Expand your professional network. Connect with the MSc Finance global alumni community, and benefit from regular industry talks, networking events, and alumni-led panels.
- Master AI in finance. Develop hands-on experience with artificial intelligence through both core and elective modules, equipping you with cutting-edge skills highly valued in the financial sector.