Course Highlights

The world of global finance moves at lightning speed, demanding professionals who are not only theoretically brilliant but practically ready. If you aspire to a career on the trading floor, in investment banking, or in global asset management, then the MSc Finance program at the world-ranked ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading shall be your perfect launchpad. The program is designed with heavy industry input, guaranteeing you a competitive edge from day one.

This is a globally recognized, full-time, 12-month Master's degree. Henley Business School is  world-ranked, listed 6th in the UK for Masters in Finance by the Financial Times (2025), and 1st in the UK for international course experience and carbon footprint credentials. Their reputation is built on a practice-centered approach and is built because of exclusive features including Applied Professional Development, a Fintech field trip to Greece, and Financial Modelling training delivered by Financial Edge, the leading company training the analysts of the world’s top 3 investment banks.

They are part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and Henley Business School holds triple-accredited status (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB).

Graduates secure roles at prestigious global employers like Deloitte, Boston Consulting Group, and UBS, with an average salary of £44,608 one year post-graduation.

Career Prospects

This MSc from ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading is ideal if you are interested in a wide choice of potential career paths in finance. Graduates typically enjoy successful careers in: Investment Banking / Corporate Finance, Trading, Investment Management, Commercial Banking, Risk and Compliance

The in-house Careers and Professional Development Team provides award-winning support during your studies and for up to four years after graduation, helping you with CV reviews, interview practice, and bespoke career planning.

Study Benefits

Your learning takes place in one of the world's largest and best-equipped finance education facilities. You will have access to three state-of-the-art dealing rooms, providing an ideal setting for understanding how businesses and markets function in practice. These facilities include the latest financial data and programming software, allowing you to run bespoke simulations.

Furthermore, you will have international study opportunities, including the option to undertake a Fintech field trip to Athens or a module on Algorithmic Trading in Venice. A summer work placement opportunity is also available to all students.

You will have the opportunity to prepare for a level of the CFA with a leading providers or you can avail the opportunity to compete for CISI exam funding to purse the CISI Capital Markets Diploma

Core Modules

The curriculum is specifically crafted to equip you with the highly practical skills sought by major financial employers. You will master core subjects in Semester 1, such as Investments and Financial Securities and Markets. In Semester 2, you will deepen your knowledge with topics like Econometric Analysis for Finance and have the option to specialize with modules such as Corporate Financial Modelling for Investment Banking or Bond and Money Markets: Pricing, Trading and Portfolio Strategies.