MSc Finance and Investment
University of Bristol Mumbai Enterprise Campus is now UGC Approved | Applications open for the September 2026 cohort
- Future Leaders Scholarship: Up to 10 lakhs tuition fee waiver for select postgraduate applicants with 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience. Apply before 31st July 2026 to be eligible.
- Designed for ambitious graduates aiming to excel in the global financial services industry.
- Combining analytical rigour with practical experience, the programme provides a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance, asset pricing, and quantitative methods that underpin financial decision-making worldwide.
- Apply before 31st July 2026 and save ₹2000 on your application with our Bristol Shubhaarambh Fee Waiver.
Programme duration
1 year full-timeLocation
Mumbai Enterprise CampusStart date
September 2026Delivery method
On-Campus
Mumbai Enterprise Campus Scholarships Offered
Founding Class Fellows Scholarship: Up to ₹5 lakhs tuition fee waiver every year for the full duration of your programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Future Leaders Scholarship: Up to 10 lakhs tuition fee waiver for select postgraduate applicants with 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience.
Apply before 31st July 2026 to be eligible. Limited scholarships available.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Connections that shape your future
Join a global network of more than 200,000 alumni across 190 countries, maintaining ties to both Bristol and Mumbai.
Interdisciplinary and future-focused curriculum
Our curriculum combines academic rigour and research-led teaching with interdisciplinary flexibility.
Designed for high‑impact careers
Gain practical skills, knowledge, and real-world experience with a curriculum that prepares you to lead, innovate, and create meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world.
Bristol’s vibrant ecosystem of tech start-ups
Connect with Bristol’s thriving network of innovative tech start-ups and forward-thinking entrepreneurs fueling collaboration, creativity, and real-world opportunity.
Why choose MSc Finance and Investment?
A Bristol Degree, Delivered in Mumbai
Earn a qualification from a leading UK university while benefiting from local industry access and reduced study‑abroad costs.
Built for Global Finance Careers
Develop skills in valuation, portfolio management, risk, and financial analytics — aligned with international frameworks.
Mumbai’s Financial Hub Advantage
Engage with India’s investment banks, fintech firms, and consulting networks through projects, industry sessions, and real‑world problem‑solving.
Research‑Led, Industry‑Relevant Learning
Learn from Bristol’s internationally recognised academic expertise, with curriculum informed by cutting‑edge research.
Programme structure
This full-time, one-year programme is divided into three key components: core units, optional units, and a dissertation. The first term focuses on essential theories of finance and quantitative techniques, while the second allows you to specialise through elective units in areas such as derivatives, financial technology, and corporate finance. The final phase of the MSc is the dissertation, where you’ll identify, analyse, and present research on a financial topic of your choice, often linked to industry challenges or innovations in investment and digital finance. Competitive opportunities to collaborate with external partners may also be available.
The curriculum introduces you to the core theories and analytical tools that define contemporary finance. You’ll explore how markets operate, how firms manage capital risk and how returns are evaluated through quantitative techniques. The programme then allows you to specialise, tailoring your studies through a selection of optional modules aligned with your career goals.
Core modules:
These modules build your foundation in financial theory, valuation, investment management and quantitative analysis essential for understanding modern markets:
- Asset Pricing
- Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Investment management
- Dissertation (MSc Finance and Investment)
Optional modules:
These modules let you deepen your expertise in specialised areas such as derivatives, modelling, corporate finance and financial technology.
- Derivatives
- Financial Modelling
- Advanced Corporate Finance
By the end of the year, you’ll have mastered the analytical and decision-making skills required to navigate complex financial markets. You’ll graduate prepared for roles in investment banking, portfolio management, consulting and financial analysis, including opportunities across India’s growing digital finance and fintech ecosystem and the global marketplace.
Career prospects
With India’s financial services sector rapidly expanding, driven by digital innovation and regulatory reform, graduates will find growing opportunities across multinational banks, investment firms and emerging fintech companies. The University of Bristol’s strong alumni network and industry collaborations further support your transition into high-impact roles both in India and abroad. Graduates of the MSc Finance and Investment programme are prepared for a wide range of global and domestic careers in finance, consulting and investment. The programme’s blend of quantitative rigour, financial modelling, and applied training makes it ideal for roles in investment banking, portfolio management, fintech, and risk analysis as well as those aiming to pursue a PhD.
Possible career paths
Future roles could include:
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Financial Consultant
- Portfolio Manager
- Risk and Compliance Officer
- Corporate Finance Associate
- Quantitative Analyst
- FinTech Strategist
Unlock world-class opportunities at the University of Bristol Mumbai Enterprise Campus. Our team is here to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have about the programme or admissions process.
Student life at Bristol
When you study at our Mumbai Enterprise Campus, you become part of our network of more than 200,000 alumni across 198 countries. Among them are 13 Nobel Prize winners and leaders, driving change across technology, science, healthcare, policy, and business. From your first day on campus to every milestone in your career, the Bristol community will be there to help you thrive. Get career guidance, meet professionals in your field and gain access to Fortune 500 companies and leading global institutions. At Bristol, your education prepares you to excel professionally and make a meaningful impact on the world.
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- Step 1: Check you meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme and prepare your documents
- Step 2: Complete your online application via My application portal.
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FAQs
Yes. The University of Bristol Mumbai Enterprise Campus has received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC), enabling it to operate in India and offer University of Bristol degree programmes from its Mumbai campus.
The MSc Finance and Investment is a one‑year, full‑time postgraduate programme designed to build advanced skills in investment analysis, portfolio management, risk analytics, and financial strategy. It combines UK academic excellence with Mumbai's dynamic financial ecosystem.
Applicants typically need an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a related quantitative field. Additional requirements—such as academic scores, English proficiency, or supporting documents—can be found in the programme’s full requirements section.
Graduates are prepared for roles in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, consulting, fintech, equity research, risk management, and global financial markets.
You earn a globally recognised Bristol degree while gaining access to Mumbai’s financial‑services hub—plus lower overall study costs, industry projects, local internships, and mentorship from leading professionals.
Yes. Students benefit from Mumbai’s strong BFSI and fintech ecosystem through guest lectures, live projects, case simulations, industry mentoring, and potential placement opportunities with leading organisations.
The programme is 1 year, full‑time, and follows an intensive, immersive postgraduate structure designed for deep learning and rapid professional progression.
You can apply online by selecting the programme, checking the eligibility criteria, preparing your documents, and submitting your form through the official admissions portal. Applications before 15 February 2026 come with a 100% application fee waiver.
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