Why choose Herts?

• Industry connections: We have strong connections with employers such as Canada Life and Santander with many companies attending our careers fairs.
• Employment prospects:?Graduates?work?as?financial analysts,?senior?investment managers,?bond analysts,?and portfolio managers?for organisations?including?HSBC,?Standard Chartered,?Nomura,?and Gallagher & Mohan.

 

About the course

The course offers a coherent and intellectual learning experience, providing you with a critical understanding of the subject and enabling you to employ the tools of analysis used by a wide range of finance and investment banking professionals.? 

 

The programme echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 curriculum. 

 

Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics.?