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speciality: Investment

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What is an Investment degree?

An Investment degree helps students in developing the skills required to find employment in the investment industry. Overall, Investment degrees combine mathematics, economics and financial theories in order to develop students’ understanding of banking, finance and accounting. By taking a course in Investment students learn how to use financial tools and techniques in order to improve the performance of an organization. Such a course prepares students to make decisions about the allocation of resources through quantitative and qualitative assessments in order to ensure that the objectives of an organization are met. Courses in Investment usually involve a significant amount of data-related work and provide lots of practical opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and skills in investment management, economics, accounting and business administration.

Other degrees, such as Business Administration, Banking & Finance and Economics, also provide students with the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in the area of investment.

Job titles associated with Investment graduates include investment analyst, financial counsellor, investment advisor, money manager, banker, etc.

Benefits of an Investment degree

Opportunities for online studies are among the benefits associated with an Investment degree. There are multiple opportunities to study Investment online. These allow students to do the required work from home (or any other location that has a Wi-Fi connection) at the most convenient time for them.

As an Investment graduate, individuals can find numerous employment opportunities in different national and international organizations both in the public and private sectors.

Apart from the numerous employment opportunities, an Investment degree also increases students’ chances to occupy managerial positions higher up in the organizational hierarchy. It develops students’ financial knowledge and analytical skills significantly. It also prepares them to make effective decisions related to the allocation of resources within an organization, which is a key part of the managerial role.

Investment degrees are very practice-oriented and allow students to gain experience while working towards the completion of their degree. They get to use different tools and techniques throughout the course in order to apply the knowledge they have acquired to practice as they would have to do in the professional environment. Therefore, an Investment degree prepares students to make an impact from the start of their careers.

Investment Degree Structure

In terms of the structure of Investment education, Undergraduate programs are meant to build a strong foundation in investment whereas Postgraduate programs in investment develop students’ understanding of investment further and offer research opportunities.

The duration of an Investment degree depends on three main factors – country, mode of study (part-time or full-time) and degree level.

  • Investment degrees’ duration in the UK:
    • Bachelor’s in Investment: 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time
    • Master’s in Investment: 12 months full-time and 36 months part-time
    • PhD in Investment in the UK: 3-6 years
  • Investment degrees’ duration in the Netherlands:
    • Bachelor’s in Investment: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Investment: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Investment: about 4 years
  • Investment degrees’ duration in Spain:
    • Bachelor’s in Investment in Spain – 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Investment in Spain – 1-2 years
    • PhD in Investment in Spain – 3 years full-time
  • Investment degrees’ duration in Germany:
    • Bachelor’s in Investment: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Investment: 2 years
    • PhD in Investment in Germany: 3-4 years
  • Investment degrees’ duration in France
    • Bachelor’s in Investment: 3 years full-time
    • Master’s in Investment: 2 years
    • PhD in Investment: 3-6 years
  • Investment degrees’ duration in the US:
    • Bachelor’s in Investment: 4 years
    • Master’s in Investment: 2 years
    • PhD in Investment: 5-6 years.

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    Great university

    My school has shown itself as a top-tier university, The environment has always been managed to keep students in their best condition (mentally).
    The food here is well proportioned, And electricity here is top tier, I love my school!!

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    Programme: Financial Economics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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    Katherine
    Excellent facilities are available

    Being accepted was a dream come true because attending Columbia University has always been a goal of mine since I was a young child. One feature that makes Columbia University stand out as one of the greatest is the well-stocked equipment and resources in its laboratories, libraries, research rooms, and other enjoyable facilities that make learning more convenient and stress-free. Every student’s desire and delight is Columbia University.

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    Programme: Banking and International Finance
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: Blended
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    Grace
    Top notch facilities

    Attending Columbia university has always been a dream right from childhood, so gaining admission was a dream come true. One of the qualities which stands Columbia university as one of the best is its well stocked equipment and facilities in it’s laboratories, library and research rooms and other recreational facilities which makes learning less stressful and convenient. Columbia university is indeed every student’s dream and delight

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    Programme: Banking and International Finance
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2025
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  • Financial Economics
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    Hard work will pay off

    Being an Ivy league institute, other than being expensive, hard and rigorous coursework was expected but in here expect it to be even harder. Students ,teachers and all resources here are top notch and have a lot to offer , they will help you as much as possible. The people you meet here can be those you meet for life. The campus is beautiful, well manicured, and in my opinion is designed very well. Even though I am gay, I did not feel excluded or discriminated. I was able to fit in and make friends and attend classes as any other. A wonderful university experience.

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    Programme: Financial Economics
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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