Investment and Financial Risk - Bayes Business

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,500

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

36 months

Program Facts

About Program

About University

Admission Requirements

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Finance | Risk Management

Area of study

Business and Administration

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 24,500

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2024-09-01	2024-01-01

About Program

Program Overview

Who is it for?

Our finance courses are for students who want to progress with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the increasingly competitive world of global finance and banking.

The BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management is for students who want to work in a wide variety of finance and investment fields. Maybe portfolio management or investment analysis. Maybe corporate treasury or financial trading. You want to understand the role risk plays in investment decision-making and how to manage it.

Objectives

Our three degrees in finance (Finance, Banking and International Finance, and Investment and Financial Risk Management) provide detailed knowledge of how financial markets work, how companies make investment, financing and acquisition decisions and how modern banks operate.

If your goal is a career in the international investment and risk management world, consider this course your jumping off point. You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of how modern investment analysts and risk managers operate. As you move through the degree you’ll prepare for your career in investment management, trading or analysis in any area of finance.

You’ll study every aspect of the discipline, from managing global investment portfolios to asset trading. All within a broad sweep of rigorous academic learning encompassing equity markets, bond trading, risk management, derivatives, hedging, investment banking and many other broad areas of risk and investments. As a result, you will gain a good understanding of financial markets, its activities and its products.

The jobs in this field are both exciting and well paid. They demand intellectual rigour and commercial acumen, and by selecting this course, you too can prepare yourself with the skills and competencies these jobs require.

Program Outline

Structure

What will I learn?

On the Investment and Financial Risk Management programme you will:

Appreciate the usefulness of quantitative finance in today’s financial markets
Formulate, examine and test hypotheses using all scientific risk management/investment tool
Learn how to apply academic and vocational skills to investment and risk management problems.
Comprehend the role and functions of modern financial intermediaries and investment markets.
Understand the practice of applied investment and risk analysis.
Fully grasp the risk management process and the associated tools.
Appreciate the importance of hedging and the role of derivatives/spot trading.

The first year is common across all three of our finance courses, with students from the various disciplines studying together. This provides our students with strong foundation to financial markets, banking, economics and quantitative methods. You will also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis and enhance your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.

Core modules:

Banking and financial institutions
This module looks at key functions of banking firm. The emphasis is on what differentiates banks from other financial institutions, as well as the information problems inherent in the banking industry. Participants will understand why financial intermediaries exist and their role/impact on the global economy.
Business skills
This module covers communication skills, cognitive skills, IT skills, and social skills. The module aims to provide with an underpinning and understanding of a portfolio of key skills required in the business world to assist participants in their academic study and prepare them for their ensuing professional career.
Finance and investment
This module is an introductory course providing participants with a basic understanding of the financial analysis role in decision-making. More specifically, this module provides a basic level of the core principles of corporate finance, financial markets and investments.
Introductory financial accounting
This module focuses on the interpretation and use of financial accounting information as part of the effective operation of a business. Moreover it looks at the principles that underlie financial accounting, the application of these principles in recording transactions and the preparation of financial statements.
Macroeconomics
This module looks at the macro aspects of economics such as market growth/cycles, measurement of aggregate activity, basic demand side models of GDP determination, aggregate demand/supply, money in the economy, the transmission mechanism of monetary policy, fiscal policy and the public sector, balance of payments, FOREX and international trade.
Mathematics for finance
This module provides an introduction to the basic mathematical techniques used in finance to aid decision making, with illustrations to the relevant problems in finance. It gives you the mathematical foundations that are necessary in your second year Finance and Financial Econometrics courses.
Microeconomics
This module looks at the micro aspects of economics such as resource allocation, demand-supply and price, consumer demand, production and costs, oligopoly versus monopoly, as well as the roots of market failure/success.
Statistics for finance
This module provides an underpinning and understanding of the basic statistical techniques used in finance to aid decision making. It delivers the statistical foundations necessary for the more advanced finance modules.

The first half of your second year continues to be consistent across all three finance courses. As the year progresses you will develop the theoretical knowledge that enables you to interpret financial data through the use of advanced statistical tools and formulate and solve complex problems in finance. You will gain a thorough understanding of the framework for the measurement of risk and return.

The course also introduces econometrics and its application to modelling and testing in finance. Hence, you will gain a good understanding of the relationship between financial theory and empirical testing, and application of this knowledge to the appraisal of the empirical evidence in corporate finance and capital markets.

Elective modules enable you to deepen your knowledge of subjects such as investment, finance and risk, insurance and real estate. The second half of your second year gives you the opportunity to begin to specialise with an array of elective modules.

* At least 30 credits (two modules) attained in years 2 and 3 together must come from electives that are specifically relevant to the BSc in Investment and Financial Risk Management. These modules are marked with an asterisk, and include the Final Year project.

Core modules:

Asset management
Corporate finance and valuation
This module presents core corporate finance material, including topics such as company valuation and investment appraisal and examining questions including how should a firm set its dividend policy, from which sources should a company raise capital and how should companies decide on their acquisition strategy.
Derivatives
Financial econometrics
Intermediate financial accounting 1
Portfolio Theory and Investment Valuation

Elective modules:

Bank risk management
International banking
Company valuation *
Corporate risk management
Economics for business 2
Intermediate financial accounting 2
Fundamentals of Management accounting
Risk analysis and modelling *
Machine Learning for Finance*
The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance
Programming in Python*

In the final year, the core modules will enable you to gain in-depth knowledge of investment and financial risk management. You will also select five or six electives which will allow you to extend your knowledge of finance and the applications of mathematical models, enhance your understanding of the role of financial markets or focus on areas such as investment or accounting. As a result, you will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the major theoretical tools and theories of finance, and their relevance and application to theoretical and practical problems, their assumptions and weaknesses, and ability to propose alternatives.

In year 3 Students are required to take 3 core modules and 5 elective modules (totaling 120 credits) . Students with an average grade of less than 65 must do the Final Year Applied research project alongside two core and five elective modules. Students with an average grade of move than 65 may opt instead to take the Final Year Project alongside two core and four elective modules.

Core modules:

Fixed income portfolio management
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of fixed income securities and their use in portfolio management. The focus is on valuation, return and volatility of fixed income securities and their portfolios, the role of fixed income securities in risk management and bond portfolio management strategies.
Asset liability management

Elective modules:

Final year project *
Banking regulation
Financial services regulation
Monetary economics
Fixed Income Portfolio Management
International finance *
Advanced financial accounting: theory and practice
Bank strategy and management
Corporate restructuring
Emerging Markets
Financial Engineering*
Real Estate Finance and Funding
Advanced Econometrics and Forecasting*
General Insurance*
Micro-Placements
Shipping Economics and Finance*
Integrated Professional Training*
Summer Internship
Advanced Machine Learning for Finance*
Alternative Investments and Private Equities
Fintech in Banking and Finance

Assessment methods

Our teaching style is based on encouraging you to think independently, to form your own opinions and critique relevant theory. We underpin your learning with the pertinent theories in your field embed with real life practices so you understand the way modern markets and businesses operate. Our courses offer numerous practical applications (or have a strong vocational element) without compromising their academic rigour. We use case studies, thought provoking scenarios and group work to give you a head start in the real world.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

Each module will be a mix of lectures, seminars and group work. Most modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework. The first year of your programme contributes 10% to your final degree classification, the second year 30% and the final year 60%.

The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2023/24 entry is as follows:

Year 1

70% written, 0% practical, 30% coursework

Year 2

70% written, 4% practical, 26% coursework

Year 3

61% written, 0% practical, 39% coursework.

Overall workload

Most contact hours take the form of lectures. A number of tutorials, exercise classes and surgery hours are scheduled during the first year, the number decreasing as you progress and you become more able to direct your own learning.

Approximate study time based on 2019/20 entry is as follows:

Year 1

20% scheduled learning, 80% independent learning

Year 2

18% scheduled learning, 82% independent learning

Year 3

13% scheduled learning, 87% independent learning.

The majority of graduates from the Investment and Financial Risk Management course enter challenging and rewarding careers in the investment and risk management field as well as in the fund management industry.

Graduates keen to transfer their specialist quantitative modelling techniques take up front-office roles such as trading, bonds and stocks, while others are employed in market risk management and fund management or with regulators such as the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Bayes Business School, formerly known as Cass Business School, is a renowned business school located in London. It is part of City, University of London and boasts a rich history of over 50 years in business education. The school is known for its commitment to providing world-leading education and fostering a culture of "always learning."

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

Information for international and EU applicants

For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed.

Please note, the Official Certificate must be awarded OR the qualification must be verifiable online. Statement of Results will not be accepted.

The English Language qualification or test needs to have been taken no longer than two years from the date that the CAS is generated.

English Language Tests:

IELTS (Academic, UKVI or IELTS Indicator): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test.
Language Cert International ESOL: Language Cert B2 Communicator High Pass
TOEFL (Test centre or iBT Special Home Edition): 92 overall (24 Writing, 23 Reading, 22 Speaking, 21 Listening)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59 overall with minimum of 59 in each sub test
Cambridge English Advanced (also known as Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C (180 overall) at CEFR Level C1 with minimum 170 in each sub test
Cambridge English Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Pass qualification (all grades accepted)
Oxford Test of English 130 overall with minimum 120 in each sub test

English Language Qualifications:

IGCSE: English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 & 0522) or English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511) at Grade B or above
International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 at Standard level or Grade 4 at Higher level
Trinity College (Integrated Skills): ISE III – pass in each area
INTO City Pre-sessional English: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test (NB. Must be the 6 or 8 week Bayes-specific course)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English Language Examination grade 4 or above
GCSE English Language Grade C/5 or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.
A Level English Language Grade C or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.
Vitnemal English grade 5
French Baccalaureat: 14/20 in English
Malaysian GCE O Level (SPM-1119 syllabus only): grade A

An exception to the above criteria applies to Student Route visa applicants from the below majority English-speaking countries for whom we can accept a wider range of English qualifications:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Malta
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
United States of America

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

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Online Pre-sessional English

Information for home applicants

In addition to the above English language proficiency qualifications accepted for International applicants, as a Home or EU applicant we can also accept any of the below English qualifications:

GCSE: Grade C or 4
O-Level: Grade C
A-Level: Grade C
Cambridge English First (also known as Certificate of First in English): Grade A (180-190) at CEFR Level C1

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Investment and Financial Risk Management BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Who is it for?

Objectives

Program Outline

Structure

What will I learn?

Year 1

Core modules:

Banking and financial institutions

Business skills

Finance and investment

Introductory financial accounting

Macroeconomics

Mathematics for finance

Microeconomics

Statistics for finance

Year 2

Core modules:

Asset management

Corporate finance and valuation

Derivatives

Financial econometrics

Intermediate financial accounting 1

Portfolio Theory and Investment Valuation

Elective modules:

Bank risk management

International banking

Company valuation *

Corporate risk management

Economics for business 2

Intermediate financial accounting 2

Fundamentals of Management accounting

Risk analysis and modelling *

Machine Learning for Finance*

The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance

Programming in Python*

Year 3

Core modules:

Fixed income portfolio management

Asset liability management

Elective modules:

Final year project *

Banking regulation

Financial services regulation

Monetary economics

Fixed Income Portfolio Management

International finance *

Advanced financial accounting: theory and practice

Bank strategy and management

Corporate restructuring

Emerging Markets

Financial Engineering*

Real Estate Finance and Funding

Advanced Econometrics and Forecasting*

General Insurance*

Micro-Placements

Shipping Economics and Finance*

Integrated Professional Training*

Summer Internship

Advanced Machine Learning for Finance*

Alternative Investments and Private Equities

Fintech in Banking and Finance

Assessment methods

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Overall workload

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Bayes Business School: A Summary

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