MSc Investment Management

at University of Reading

The Masters in Investment Management programme is among Henley’s portfolio of Flagship Masters in Finance programmes. The Masters in Finance programme is ranked No.6 in the UK by the Financial Times.

MSc Investment management at the ICMA Centre is part of our Masters in Finance Flagship Masters programmes. It is one of our longest established programmes and is affiliated with the CFA Institute. The programme is designed for those targeting a career within the asset management industry and, in particular, roles related to wealth management, investment and portfolio management, as well as investment analysis.

During this MSc programme, you will develop knowledge in a range of specialised areas including applied trading, portfolio and fund management, wealth 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 analysis software, case-based learning and take part in the portfolio management challenge designed for MSc Investment Management students. You will benefit from professional guest speakers drawn from the global investment industry in the City of London.

Parallel with your studies, you will have the opportunity to prepare online for the CFA level 1 exam with Fitch Learning, one of the worlds' leading Financial Training providers. Access to Fitch Learning's advanced online learning platform, ‘Fitch Learning Cognition’, and CFA exam registration fees, are included in the programme tuition fees. The ICMA Centre is a CFA University Affiliate- this is in recognition that this degree covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, the CFA Institute Ethical and Professional Standards, and other requirements.

If you are considering a career as an investment analyst, students on our two flagship programmes will have exclusive access to a Financial Modelling module delivered by Financial Edge, the leading company training the analysts of the world’s top 3 investment banks.

As part of the programme’s international exposure, you will also have the option to undertake one month of study during the summer semester on Fintech and Digital Transformation in Athens at ALBA Graduate Business School, American College of Greece.

The Applied Wealth Management module is unique to the MSc in Investment Management. It is taught by an industry practitioner, and you will gain valuable knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of the Investment Management industry.

Along with a comprehensive Finance focused careers development programme available to all ICMA Centre students, you will also have exclusive access to a core module on professional career development designed to improve key employability skills and develop a bespoke career progression plan. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a summer work placement as part of your studies.