Masters degree in Investment and Treasury

Hi ,
I am planning to do M.Sc. in Investment and Treasury, just wondering what kind of job opportunities would be available after this course.
I do not have any previous finance experience but I am B.Comm graduate + one-year diploma in IT, working as software developer since 2002.

Thanks for any advice!!!!
Cheers
Lotus123.

This is an excellent course; there will be many career opportunities open to you on completion. You could go down the Asset management route or stock broking or Treasury. These are the general areas most graduates end up in. There will be plenty of networking opportunities on the course so take it seriously from the start as it is a very small industry and a good rep will get you noticed.

My only advise to you would be to get a job in the area as soon as possible as the course is far more beneficial if you can combine it with experience.

Finally and on a slightly negative note, I have noticed over the last decade that the course that has now become the benchmark in the field is the CFA. So my advise to you is if you can get a job in the area first and do the CFA this would be the better route to take. As more then likely you will be required by your employer to do the CFA even with the MSc. The courses are basically identical and you will save yourself two years of studying a very difficult course in DCU.

It is along time since I did the MSc but I know some recent graduates in work if you have any more specific queries PM me.

Very well regarded course (it's the DCU one, right?) and looks interesting to boot. But it will be tough. A lot of people I know who have done the course actually work in finance departments.

Thanks Taximan for your advice.
You are right that I should get into industry as soon as possible; this is in on my plan.
Definitely CFA is most admirable, but I will start with MSc or MBS in finance, Also it is dependent my employer and admission.
Is any idea on UCD’s MBS in finance?

Just saw this thread now, I am currently in the second and final! year of this course. It is a very tough and gruelling degree but well worth it.

The majority of the lecturers are people who are working full time in finance, so a lot of what they teach is then related back to real world examples.

Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer.