MSc in Financial Analysis
The MSc in Financial Analysis is a unique one-year full-time Masters degree in finance designed for students who wish to obtain the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I qualification. In addition to the teaching from Lancaster’s world-renowned Department of Accounting and Finance, the MSc in Financial Analysis offers intensive, integrated tutoring and support from global financial services training provider 7city Learning, for the CFA Level I examination.
Key aspects of the MSc in Financial Analysis include:
- Eight modules (120 credits) from our existing CFA Program Partner status Masters degrees, providing comprehensive coverage of accounting and finance topics from the CFA syllabus
- An intensive CFA training module delivered by 7city Learning tutors
- Concurrent online training and support managed by 7city, including additional learning materials, practice CFA questions, performance monitoring, and real-time feedback
- An assessed CFA Level I-style examination as part of the dissertation phase of the programme, with tailored feedback from 7city
- An investment-practice-focused dissertation project drawing on the CFA Level I syllabus material and relevant academic insights
- Continued access to 7city’s online training portal following completion of the programme in September through to the CFA Level I examination in December
Professor Steven Young has worked closely with 7city Learning to develop the MSc in Financial Analysis and believes the initiative provides a unique learning opportunity
“This is the only Masters programme in the UK offering such extensive, integrated CFA training. Pass rates for the CFA examinations are notoriously low. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academically-oriented Masters provision and professional CFA training. Our ultimate goal is to give students a significant head start in their career by helping them develop skills demanded by the world’s leading financial institutions.”
Find out more about the structure and content of the MSc in Financial Analysis.
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