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The MSc Finance & Investment at ALU develops quantitative and strategic skills for modern capital markets. You will build discounted cash flow models, analyse fixed income and equity portfolios, and interpret macroeconomic drivers of asset prices. Modules integrate Bloomberg-style case data with ethical frameworks for responsible investment. Graduates join banks, asset managers, fintech firms, and corporate treasury teams worldwide.
Optional CFA Institute curriculum alignment supplements core modules. Edinburgh campus finance labs host termly trading simulations.
Faculty spotlight
The programme lead, former investment director, leads Portfolio Management; A supervising member of faculty researches inclusive fintech in emerging markets.
Study online
Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| FIN501 | Financial Markets & Institutions Financial Markets & Institutions — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| FIN502 | Corporate Finance & Valuation Corporate Finance & Valuation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| FIN503 | Quantitative Methods for Finance Quantitative Methods for Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| FIN504 | Financial Accounting Analysis Financial Accounting Analysis — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIN505 | Portfolio Theory & Asset Management Portfolio Theory & Asset Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| FIN506 | Fixed Income & Derivatives Fixed Income & Derivatives — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIN601 | Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| FIN602 | Alternative Investments Alternative Investments — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| FIN507 | Financial Econometrics Financial Econometrics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| FIN508 | Ethics & Regulation in Finance Ethics & Regulation in Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| FIN603 | MSc Finance Capstone MSc Finance Capstone — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 |