Banking and Investment Finance

Banking and investment finance is a discipline that examines the institutions, markets, and instruments at the heart of the global financial system. Banking is concerned with how financial intermediaries collect deposits, extend credit, manage liquidity, and play their central role in the flow of capital through the economy. Investment finance focuses on the valuation of financial assets, the construction and management of investment portfolios, and the techniques used to assess and manage risk in a world of uncertain future returns.

Together they provide a comprehensive picture of how financial capital is raised, deployed, and managed.

This part-time programme at Middlesex University includes a foundation year for those who need additional preparation, alongside a placement year that gives you hands-on experience in the finance sector. You will develop specialist knowledge in banking theory, financial markets, investment analysis, risk management, and the regulatory environment in which financial institutions operate, as well as the quantitative skills needed to work effectively with financial data and models. Access to industry-standard facilities and the university's connections with financial sector employers add practical dimension to the academic content.

Graduates are well positioned for roles in banking, investment management, financial analysis, corporate finance, and risk management. The combination of academic knowledge and placement experience is particularly valuable in a sector that places high importance on both technical competence and professional credibility. Many graduates pursue professional qualifications in finance, investment, or banking after graduation, using the degree as an academic foundation.

Further study at postgraduate level in finance, financial economics, or investment management is a natural extension for those who wish to develop specialist expertise or pursue careers in research or senior financial leadership.