MSc International Finance and Investment

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Northumbria University

Program Overview

The MSc International Finance and Investment at Northumbria University is a one-year master’s designed for students who want to build a strong, global understanding of finance and investment markets. It’s a great choice if you’re aiming for an international career and want to develop practical skills in financial analysis, investment decision-making, and global financial strategy.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Across the year, you’ll develop a solid foundation in global finance through core modules such as International Financial Management, Investment Analysis, and Financial Markets and Institutions. These modules help you understand how financial markets operate across borders and how investment decisions are made in different economic environments.

As you progress, you’ll explore more advanced topics including Portfolio Management and Risk Management, building confidence in managing investments and assessing financial risk on a global scale. The programme concludes with a Dissertation or Applied Research Project, where you apply theory to real financial data and demonstrate your analytical and research skills.

Focus areas

International finance, investment analysis, portfolio management, global financial markets, risk management

Learning outcomes

Ability to analyse international financial markets, strong investment decision-making skills, confidence in portfolio and risk management, advanced financial research and analytical capability

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The programme is closely aligned with industry expectations in international finance and investment, developing knowledge and skills valued by employers across banking, investment, and financial services.

Reputation (employability & recognition)

Northumbria University is widely recognised for its strong focus on employability and business education, with graduates progressing into finance and investment roles in the UK and internationally.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MSc International Finance and Investment at Northumbria University places a strong emphasis on learning by doing, helping you turn financial theory into real, practical skills. Throughout the programme, you’ll work with real market data, applied financial tools, and industry-style assessments that reflect how finance and investment decisions are made in a global business environment. This hands-on approach is carefully built into your learning experience through the following opportunities:

Practical, application-led modules, where you analyse international financial markets, investment strategies, and real-world financial scenarios
Specialist finance software and digital databases, used for investment analysis, portfolio evaluation, and market research
Group-based projects and presentations, designed to simulate professional finance teams and build collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills
Applied assessments linked to real financial data, helping you develop confidence in interpreting market movements and investment performance
A major dissertation or applied research project, allowing you to explore an international finance or investment topic in depth using academic and market data
Access to Northumbria’s business and finance learning facilities, including modern teaching spaces and extensive library resources for finance, economics, and investment research
Academic support from experienced finance specialists, ensuring your practical work is guided by both industry insight and strong academic expertise

Together, these experiences ensure you graduate with the analytical confidence, practical exposure, and professional mindset needed to succeed in international finance and investment roles.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc International Finance and Investment at Northumbria University leave with strong global finance knowledge and practical investment skills that employers actively look for. The programme prepares you for international-facing roles such as Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Risk Analyst, and Portfolio Associate, helping you move smoothly from university into professional finance careers; this progression is supported through:

Dedicated careers and employability support, including Northumbria’s Careers and Employment Service, offering one-to-one career guidance, CV and interview coaching, and finance-focused employer events
Strong graduate employment outcomes, with business and finance graduates securing roles across banking, investment firms, financial services, and multinational organisations in the UK and overseas
Attractive salary progression, as graduates typically enter professional finance roles with clear pathways for growth as skills, responsibility, and experience develop
Industry engagement and employer links, supported through guest lectures, applied assessments, and employer-informed curriculum design within the Business School
Long-term professional value, as the programme develops core competencies aligned with global finance and investment roles and supports progression toward professional finance qualifications
Positive graduation outcomes, with alumni progressing into analytical, advisory, and investment-focused roles or advancing within existing finance careers

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this MSc, students may choose to continue into doctoral research in finance or related business disciplines, or enhance their professional profile further by pursuing advanced finance or investment qualifications to support long-term career development in global markets.