The course is subject to the Coventry University London’s admission procedures and access policies. To be accepted for the course students must normally possess:
2:2 classification UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Acceptable subjects: A wide range of subjects accepted in Economics, Accounting and Economics, Finance, Engineering
Required module areas: Evidence of quantitative study e.g. accounting, economics, finance, maths, management sciences or engineering.
Other subjects considered if quantitative ability can be demonstrated.
It is recognised that some applicants may possess more than one of the above. Students with strong quantitative background through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are particularly encouraged to apply.
IELTS: This course requires IELTS of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. Pre-sessional English is available if required.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Explore the environment of the financial trading sector, helping you to build the quantitative and qualitative skills you need to work strategically within it.
Trading is at the core of global financial markets and covers a broad spectrum of activities, from arbitrage and market making by individual traders to proprietary trading by financial institutions. An understanding of global economic fundamentals, of market behaviour analysis, technical indicators, algorithmic trading and quantitative portfolio management is essential to be a successful trader.
Explore the main theories of economics and finance and work with economic and financial data to examine how different activities and external events affect the world.
Gain practical exposure and hands on experience in the art of trading by exploring the behaviour of global financial markets, on our dedicated, simulated trading floor.
Study on a course which has been devised in close collaboration with city financial traders and informed by the advice of practitioners in this field.
Apply to study our Global Financial Trading MSc with Extended Professional Practice route, an 18-month option aimed at individuals who are looking to attain a deeper understanding of business in a very practical way.
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Year one
Modules
Ethics and Quantitative Methods
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Trading Economics
Global Financial Markets
Valuation of Securities and Equity Trading
Stochastic Finance
Algorithmic Trading
Empirical Finance and Accounting Research Methods
Financial Derivatives Trading: Options, Futures and Swaps
Final Term Project Options (without Extended Professional Practice)
Extended Professional Practice
This course will help you to become a smart and agile trader, able to make fast decisions leading to well-informed and well-executed trades which adhere to the relevant ethical and regulatory frameworks.
You will graduate with a set of highly practical and well-applied skills which are in great demand within the global financial markets. You will demonstrate well-developed powers of analysis, clear perspectives on strategy and strategic thinking, and effective research and communication skills.
You’ll be well-versed in the principles of equity trading and evaluation, bond trading, and financial derivatives, with a good understanding of the economic, financial, social and technological contexts of trading. Successfully completing this course means you’ll have unrivalled competitive advantage in the global finance employment market.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
