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Programme: Masters in Financial Analysis 2018

Designed with your career success in mind

An unparalleled global learning environment, innovative thinking and a dynamic classroom experience, all in the international finance capital of the world.

In the classroom
Real-world business immersion

Engage in action-oriented learning activities that build knowledge, analytical understanding and the decision-making skills to tackle real-world challenges.

Study groups and assignments: Step outside your comfort zone working with peers from more than 40 different countries. Maximum study group diversity means maximum international exposure.
Faculty: The finest thinkers in business and finance, faculty use a range of techniques, including case studies, lectures and guest speakers. Empower yourself to manage complexity, solve problems and make sound decisions.
Case studies and simulations: Negotiate the challenges found in a typical analyst role. Use the latest financial software and a deepening knowledge of financial markets to find – and defend – workable solutions to real-world problems.

nationalities

in the current MFA class

Deepen your cultural understanding. Global Immersion Field Trips (GIFTs) and business treks to strategic hubs expose you to new international business practices.
There’s no substitute for experience. Tackle ambiguity and complexity as part of London Business Challenge Week.
Gain expert insight into how our complex global business world operates and understand the innovative business practices that differentiate top performers. Inspirational leaders from business, politics and the arts have included Gregor Andrade of AQR Capital Management, Ana Paula Harris from State Street Global Advisors, Gertjan Vliedhe (of the Monetary Policy Committee) and Franck Cazubieilh, Head of Strategic Equity Derivatives, BNP Paribas London.

GIFT

Transformative and rich, faculty-led Global Immersion Field Trips (GIFTs) are integral to your degree.

Work with real communities in different business cultures to deliver concrete solutions and emerge with a stronger understanding of new sectors – from micro-finance to clean energy – within a global business context.

First-hand exposure to new economies, sectors, cultures and organisations
Explore key themes of Technology and Entrepreneurship or Social Impact
Knowledge of how to operate in different international environments
A transformational learning and life experience.

Recent GIFT locations include:

Social Impact and Social Enterprise	Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Cape Town, South Africa Medellin, Colombia Kathmandu, Nepal	Beijing, China Tel Aviv, Israel San Francisco, USA

*GIFTS are included in tuition fees

London Business Challenge Week

Translate theory into real-world practice - a core skill in high demand with employers - and grapple with dynamic business challenges. London Business Challenge Week is your opportunity to get hands-on in an authentic, fast-paced setting.

Tour world-class, London-based financial organisations and participate in a live case study in-situ, exploring challenges and issues specific to each company
Experience real-world market forces in a competitive environment using market simulation software. Working in teams, you’ll manage a portfolio - tracking performance and facing opportunities, ethical dilemmas and market volatility as your portfolio responds to global events.

Fast-track your career

Use our outstanding global business network to get ahead.

Where do your ambitions lie?

Our students also find fulfilling careers in finance roles across numerous companies in the finance, professional services and corporate world, including Blackstone, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Fosun Group, PwC and L’Oreal.

Looking to a career in consulting? We offer opportunities to connect with McKinsey and Oliver Wyman.

Mentoring

MBA and Masters in Finance students and alumni have a wealth of experience to share with you. Get support with job applications, build your global network and seek advice from professionals already working in the industry.
Internships

Take the opportunity to source and apply for summer internship opportunities.
Career exposure

Our central London location complements our exceptional finance reputation. Connect with global recruiters, including top banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Citi, Credit Suisse, Macquarie, Standard Chartered and Itaú.

The right skills to deliver immediate business impact

Developed in close collaboration with international recruiters, the Skills Programme defines the core skills employers want. Develop a raft of competencies customised to meet your personal development needs and objectives, and get a successful start in business.

Interpersonal: Critical skills for long-term career success, including effective team-building, influencing, negotiating and communicating with impact
Numerical: Showcase strong numerical skills in excel and modelling
Digital literacy: Gain extra training in core programming languages like Python and R and receive solid training in Data Management and Data Visualisation and Storytelling.

Learn another language as part of your Personal Development Programme. Competency in a second language is an MFA exit requirement - gain skills invaluable for building successful relationships and exploring new perspectives and cultural insights.

Learning experience FAQs

What will I be studying?

Core courses in Investment Fundamentals, Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Financial Markets and Data Analytics and World Economy, form the backbone of the MFA, supported by a wide range of electives in everything from Financial Engineering to Emerging Markets.

Explore our programme content page for more details.
Will the Masters in Financial Analysis be accredited by the CFA?

The CFA Program Partner initiative is a relationship between the CFA Institute and select colleges and universities around the world that have embedded a significant percentage (70%) of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge into their degree programmes.

The MFA meets these qualifications and anticipates receiving Program Partner status at the beginning of term one.

For more information visit the CFA Institute.
Do I need work experience or will you accept graduates straight from university?

The MFA is specially designed for recent graduates - so you can join straight from your undergraduate studies. It’s also suitable for those who have completed an internship or have up to two years in the workplace.

See all MFA FAQs