Master of Science in Information Management

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

The MSc Investment & Finance is for those wanting to develop careers in areas such as security analysis, portfolio analysis and investment management. 

The course provides you with a comprehensive education in the theory of finance. It also covers the various techniques and analytical tools used by investment professionals in practical decision-making. 

This programme will prepare you for a career in the financial services industry and is ideally suited for entrepreneurs that want to have a solid knowledge of finance and its applications. 

The course will provide you with:

• An understanding of financial theory and analysis
• An appreciation of the nature of financial markets and institutions
• A working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
• An understanding of the techniques and concepts employed in the valuation of bonds and equities
• An ability to develop portfolios and investment strategies to meet risk-return objectives
• An understanding of derivatives – options, futures, swaps
• An understanding of the quantitative analysis and techniques employed in finance 

We're continuously ranked in the top 3 in the UK for Accounting & Finance Complete University Guide Subject Tables since 2015.

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• Gain a comprehensive education in the theory of finance and investments
• Learn the latest techniques and tools used by investment professionals
• Opportunity to work on a series of research projects
• Attain the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate
• Join a pioneering and internationally-renowned academic organisation that challenges and shapes the business minds of tomorrow

Mechanical engineers are currently in demand in all types of industry. The MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering has been developed to provide high-calibre mechanical engineering graduates with an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical topics, together with generic skills that will allow them to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities.

This course will help you to gain expert knowledge in advanced mechanical engineering topics. You'll also have the opportunity to take modules in general skills such as project management and risk analysis. These are necessary skills for any professional engineer.

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route for you to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

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• Study at one of the oldest, largest and most respected Mechanical Engineering departments in the UK
• Extensive range of technical modules offers students choice and flexibility when learning advanced mechanical topics
• Gain industry relevant skills, such as project management and risk analysis
• Accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Today’s media industry expands beyond traditional print and broadcast journalism. It includes professional bloggers and vloggers, freelance writers and editors, podcasters, people working in entertainment TV, radio, or film, creators of video games and interactive apps, promoters of ideas and products, and many others.

The most successful professionals in today’s media are not only highly skilled in reporting, writing, editing and pitching their material, but they are also excellent communicators online and offline, and problem-solvers. They are innovative and entrepreneurial, bold and curious, open-minded and collaborative. These are also some of Strathclyde’s core values, which guide our own teaching, research, and public engagement.

As a politics student, you'll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. You'll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation. We cover diverse and relevant issues, such as international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Politics graduates can go on to work in a number of areas, with many pursuing academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America.

Pursuing this joint degree will engage you in useful learning in a broad professional context, which includes a critical understanding of the media industry, while acquiring technical and professional skills in journalism, communication, information design and management, and using them in the dynamic media market of Glasgow and beyond.

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• Benefit from award-winning international academics engaged in real-world research in various fields including elections and voting, public policy, political parties, comparative political systems, international relations and security studies
• Enhance your future employability by learning cutting-edge research skills in the areas of data science and quantitative and qualitative methods from leading scholars in the field
• Politics & International Relations students benefit from opportunities for university internships, employer placements, international exchanges and work as paid research assistants for leading academics
• Learn the skills and practices of contemporary journalism in a digital, multimedia erae
• Engage with the media and communication industry in Glasgow and beyond

Our MMath Mathematics degree shows how mathematics is applied to solve practical problems, meaning you’ll learn the skills that employers need. Statistics is the area of mathematics you’ll use to explore and try to explain the uncertain world in which we live.

Our flexible degree allows you to transfer between courses with the opportunity to study abroad

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• MMath is more challenging than the Honours degree
• Gain the training and skills you’ll need for a career in Mathematics
• Our graduates go on to work in research and development, telecommunications and consultancy

Accreditation

• The course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications for the purpose of meeting in full the educational requirement for chartered status.

This is a conversion course, designed for candidates from a broad background of disciplines. Students will gain skills in:

• Problem solving
• Big data
• The use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting

Program skillset
On the Applied Statistcs MSc program you'll have the opportunity to acquire:

• An in-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets, and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting
• Skills in using statistical software packages used in government, industry and commerce
• The ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem
• Problem solving and high numeracy skills widely sought after in the commercial sector
• Practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data

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• Conversion course for those with a background in a broad range of disciplines
• Gain skills in problem-solving, big data and use of statistical software packages
• Learn to interpret and report the result from data analyses

This course will help you develop the skills for a variety of marketing and psychology careers.

The Department of Marketing at Strathclyde is recognised as one of the leading centres of marketing education and research in the UK.

In psychology, you’ll study human behaviour. Psychological research is motivated by the desire to understand both general behaviour (how we learn, remember, co-ordinate our actions and interact with others) and the reason for the differences between individuals such as personality or intelligence.

Facilities
Our high-quality facilities include six purpose-built experimental research laboratories:

• Driving simulator lab
• Memory lab
• Perception and action lab
• Psychophysiology lab
• Psycholinguistics lab
• Oculomotor lab

A biomedical scientist is a scientist trained in biology, particularly in the context of medicine. These scientists work to gain knowledge on the main principles of how the human body works. They try to find new ways to cure or treat disease by developing advanced diagnostic tools or new therapeutic strategies.

Biomedical science represents an opportunity to put scientific knowledge into practical use. It performs a key role in medical healthcare and offers career satisfaction for many in the profession.

As a biomedical scientist, your skills and qualifications will be recognised across the UK and worldwide.

Our course offers a more general degree than the specialist joint Honours biosciences degree programmes. You’ll follow the same curriculum up to Year 3, but instead of specialising in only two biomedical science options, you’ll take classes selected from all four areas, developing a broad understanding of all the biomedical sciences.

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• Learn at a pioneering academic institution
• Our Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading centre for research focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines
• Courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners
• Our Biomedical Science BSc is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and Royal Society of Biology
• Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2021)

Studying accounting, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions.

You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.

Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered.

Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.

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Studying a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.
A 5-star QS-rated institution, we were awarded Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016 and also recognised as Scottish University of the Year 2020 by The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

• Learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information
• Gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance
• Employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies

The Masters in International Social Welfare is distinctive in the ways in which it:

• Develops a conceptual and theoretical understanding of global social issues, with a particular focus on the role of social work and social policy in addressing poverty and inequality and promoting human rights, social justice and social development
• Provides a knowledge and understanding that will enable you to work in a variety of different social work and social development settings at local, national and international levels

You'll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of global social issues and relate this knowledge to developments in a context of relevance to you, be that your own country or profession.

Case study material from a variety of social work and social policy settings will provide a unique opportunity to explore the complexities, challenges and dilemmas experienced by professionals in the fields of social work and social policy.

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• Develop a critical understanding of global social issues
• Prepare students to work in a variety of different social work and social development settings
• Explore the complexities, challenges and dilemmas experienced by professionals in the fields of social work and social policy
• Aimed at students with an interest in international social work and global social policy

A Business Analysis & Technology Honours degree at Strathclyde constitutes the first step towards full professional accreditation with the Operational Research Society of the UK.

Business analysis applies advanced analytical methods to business problems to help managers make better decisions while technology is at the heart of all modern business.

Organisations need business graduates with expertise in business technology. Business analysts have an excellent general awareness of how a business works. They’re also able to apply advanced analytical methods to deal with specific management issues.

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• Gain an understanding of the impact on organisations of developments and issues in business technology
• Develop analytical expertise to support business decision-making
• Extend your skills through practical case studies with a range of organisations
• Option to study abroad in Year 3
• Study a degree which provides the first step towards full professional accreditation with the UK Operational Research Society