The course is one of only a handful of its kind to be accredited by the CBI, giving our students the chance to apply for Associated Membership and enjoy Associate Chartered Banker status. We work closely with the CBI to ensure our course continues to meet the Institute's high standards and gives our graduates the most relevant, sought-after skills. You will gain skills in financial analysis and econometrics to help prepare you for the course's practical, research-focused assignments and a career in the industry, learning about financial risk management and how this affects company behaviour.<br>Our students come from all over the world and are motivated to learn in the financial capital with all of the advantages that brings. Based in Stratford, close to the financial powerhouses of the City of London and Canary Wharf, you will live and breathe the financial services industry with this hands-on course.<br>On this course you will combine a master's-level knowledge of key theories, concepts and literature with a practical understanding of data collection and analysis. Throughout your studies you will gain insights into how governments and other organisations address financial risks.<br>You will learn about international finance, investment management and portfolio theory and will also complete a dissertation based on a relevant topic that you choose. (Please note that January and September intake students will study semesters in a different order. January intake students will take the dissertation module midway through the course, rather than at the end. Contact our applicant enquiries team if you have any questions about this).<br>Throughout the course you will find an emphasis on collecting, modelling and analysing data to improve your skills and understanding. <br>You will have access to the same trading, Datastream and e-stream databases that are used by financial professionals.<br>You will be well prepared for professional roles in finance and risk as this well respected qualification is designed to boost your career prospects.<br>If you are determined to pursue a career in the City, this degree will take you a big step closer, but your Master's in Finance and Risk will also open doors to any company or organisation that needs to make evidence-based business decisions.