Finance and Investment Management

Finance and investment management is the study of how capital is allocated, how financial instruments are valued, how portfolios are constructed and managed, and how markets process information to determine prices. It is a field that combines quantitative rigour with strategic thinking, and practitioners who understand it well are among the most sought-after in the financial services industry, working in asset management, investment banking, wealth management, and financial analysis across the global economy.

At Northumbria, this four-year extended degree programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, a professional body whose recognition indicates that the programme content is aligned with the knowledge requirements valued by the investment management profession. You will study financial markets, portfolio theory, asset pricing, risk management, corporate finance, and the quantitative methods that underpin financial analysis. A sandwich year in industry and a work placement are built in, giving you professional experience in financial services before you complete your degree, and a year abroad provides an international perspective on financial markets and investment practice.

Graduates are well placed for careers in investment management, financial analysis, banking, wealth management, financial consulting, and risk management across a range of financial institutions. The CISI recognition provides a meaningful signal to employers that your training meets professional standards. Many graduates also pursue professional qualifications, including those offered by the CFA Institute or the CISI itself.

Further study at postgraduate level in finance, financial economics, or investment management is also a natural route for those who want to specialise further or move into research.