Finance and Investment MSc

On the MSc Finance and Investment at the University of Dundee, practical learning is built into how you study, not added on at the end. You’ll work with real financial data, apply analytical tools used in the finance industry, and take part in hands-on activities that strengthen your decision-making, research, and teamwork skills. This practical approach helps you connect theory to real financial challenges and graduate with experience that employers genuinely value:

• Bloomberg terminals and financial databases: You gain direct experience using Bloomberg terminals to analyse financial markets, track asset performance, and interpret real-time data, developing the technical skills expected in investment and finance roles

• Group projects and applied assessments: Modules such as Investment Management include collaborative coursework and simulated investment activities, where you work in teams to evaluate assets, manage portfolios, and justify investment decisions

• Quantitative and econometric workshops: Through computing workshops linked to Econometrics for Finance, you apply statistical methods to financial data, learning how professionals model, test, and forecast financial outcomes

• Independent research dissertation: The Finance MSc Dissertation allows you to investigate a real finance or investment issue in depth, supported by academic supervision, strengthening your research and analytical capabilities

• Presentation and communication practice: Across the programme, assessments include presentations and written reports, helping you develop the clear communication skills needed in professional finance environments

• Specialist learning spaces and resources: You benefit from dedicated computing facilities, business school teaching spaces, and access to the University of Dundee Library, which supports financial research with academic journals, databases, and study resources

Graduates of the MSc Finance and Investment at the University of Dundee move into finance roles where strong analytical thinking and market awareness are essential. The programme prepares you for positions such as Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Portfolio or Fund Analyst, and Risk or Treasury Professional, giving you the skills employers look for in competitive finance environments:

• Targeted career support: You’ll be supported by the University of Dundee Careers Service and the School of Business careers team, offering one-to-one guidance, CV and interview support, employer talks, careers fairs, and networking opportunities tailored to finance and business students

• Graduate employment outcomes: A high proportion of postgraduate business students from Dundee secure employment within six months of graduation, reflecting strong demand for graduates with finance and investment expertise

• Industry exposure and employer links: Hundreds of employers engage with the university each year through recruitment events, guest lectures, and careers activities, giving you valuable insight into industry expectations and recruitment processes

• Long-term value of accreditation: The degree is delivered within an AACSB-accredited business school, a globally recognised mark of quality that enhances your credibility with employers worldwide

• Career-ready graduate profile: Through applied coursework, data analysis, and your independent dissertation, you graduate with practical skills, research experience, and professional confidence suited to finance roles across global markets

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this programme, you may choose to progress to a PhD in Finance or a related research area, building on the advanced research skills developed during your dissertation. Many graduates also continue with professional qualifications such as CFA or ACCA, using the programme’s academic foundation and available exemptions to strengthen long-term career progression in investment, financial analysis, or risk-focused roles.