Investment Banking - Capital Markets (MSc) (Online) - LSBF

• Gain a strategic perspective on finance management that reflects the real-world finance and investment environment and focuses on the applied skills that modern employers are looking for.
• Develop the skills to act autonomously in developing, planning and implementing financial strategies.
• Use the skills you gain as the ideal stepping stone to a range of rewarding opportunities and take your finance and investment career to the next level.
• Get equipped with the critical-thinking skills needed to perform the strategic tasks required in high-level finance and investment positions.
• Dive into the fundamentals of finance, get in-depth knowledge of financial concepts, enhance your financial skillset, and bridge the gap between financial theory and practice.
• Study a wide range of finance and investment themes, investigate complex financial issues, and learn how to make research-based financial decisions.
• Study finance with an emphasis on the impact of global financial environments and monetary and fiscal policies on asset valuations.
• Benefit from a unique global investment banking perspective that distinguishes this program from others with a more localised focus.
• Experience comprehensive coverage of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity, providing insights into strategic evaluation, due diligence, financing strategies, and the legal and regulatory framework, preparing students for high-level decision-making roles.
• Integrate digital tools and technologies in financial analysis and modeling, preparing yourself for the digital evolution of the finance sector.
• Learn how to think critically of financial analysis and decision-making, preparing you to evaluate financial strategies, assess investment viability, and navigate complex M&A transactions with a sophisticated understanding of market dynamics, economic indicators, and risk assessment.
• Delve into advanced valuation methods for a wide range of assets, including fixed income, private and public companies, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Design hedging and speculative strategies, and develop a detailed understanding of these instruments' roles in portfolio management and financial markets.

• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills by evaluating and synthesising information across all functional areas of business in both local and global contexts through projects and case studies.
• Apply knowledge of finance and investments using integrated problem-solving skills and strategic analysis to be able to accurately assess the feasibility of business propositions and develop an integrated plan for a business.
• Identify and evaluate alternative investments in financial services.
• Assess the risks financial institutions face and the means of managing them.
• Apply the appropriate tools to prepare business and international financial statements.
• Define the strategies to maximise corporate value while reducing financial risks, and to identify hedging strategies using derivatives.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and valuation of assets, including fixed income investments, private and public companies, using advanced models such as equity and cash flow approaches, discounted cash flow, and comparable company analysis.
• Develop expertise in the strategic use of financial instruments, derivatives, and alternative investments and critically assess the risks, benefits, and limitations of these instruments in diverse market scenarios in the UK capital markets.
• Understand the global financial environment and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on asset valuations, and analyse the influence of international developments, market efficiency, and policy changes on investment strategies and financial markets.
• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the mergers & acquisition process, including due diligence, financing, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the role of private equity.
• Use digital technology efficiently in financial analysis, modeling, and transactions, and leverage digital tools for market analysis, due diligence, secure communication, and collaboration in M&A and private equity ventures.
• Critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesise complex financial data and market trends to form professional judgments.

LSBF has a flexible approach to learning with a modified delivery that places a greater emphasis on applied and interactive learning. Ultimately, LSBF aims to ensure that every single learner will study more efficiently, effectively and enjoyably.

• Retail Banking
• Investment Banking
• Private Banking
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Actuarial