Investment Banking and Capital Markets

Start Date: Jan/ Apr/ Jul/ Oct

Campus: 100% Online

Credits: 90 ECTS credits

Duration*: Full-time: 12-14 months

                Part-time: 24 months

*The maximum duration for completing the programme is 36 months from registration.

Language: English

Accreditation: MFHEA

Level: MQF/EQF - 7

Fees: £ 9,500 (Student Payment Plan Available)

Awarded By: LSBF Malta

• 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 perspective that distinguishes this programme 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Stage I 

• Business and Financial Analysis
• Quantitative Finance and Financial Markets
• Corporate Finance

Stage II 

• Equity and Fixed Income Investments
• Derivatives and Alternative Investments
• Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity

Stage III 

• Integrative Research and Consultancy Project

**The specialisations are subject to change according to student demand.

• Relevant undergraduate degree (any class, any subject area) or ACCA/CIMA or other equivalent professional qualifications.
•  Applicants who do not meet the stated entry requirements may apply via the Mature Route. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of three years’ managerial work experience, plus certificates/ transcripts of their highest qualifications achieved to date. Applications via this route are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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• Applicants who do not meet the academic criteria may be considered based on post-secondary level education and work experience under certain circumstances, subject to review from the LSBF Academic Admissions Board.

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• High school completed in English.
• Bachelors completed in English.
• 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (upon approval by admissions board).