MSc Finance and Investment Management — Study from Los Angeles, United States

Elevate your finance career without leaving Los Angeles. The MSc Finance and Investment Management is delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College—bringing rigorous academic theory and practical application to your screen, wherever you are. Designed for busy professionals, this programme empowers you to build globally relevant expertise that you can apply immediately in your current role and throughout your international career.

From your home, office, a coffee shop in Santa Monica, or while traveling, you can study on your schedule and at your pace. You will join a dynamic, diverse cohort, gain insights from accomplished faculty, and graduate with a British degree that signals quality, ambition, and international outlook.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Earn a prestigious British postgraduate degree through the University of Salford, a qualification appreciated by employers and institutions across continents. A British master’s stands for academic quality, clear learning outcomes, and strong professional relevance—qualities that translate across markets and sectors.

Whether you aim to progress within your current company, pivot into investment roles, or seek opportunities across borders, this internationally recognised degree reinforces your credibility and opens doors in global finance, banking, consulting, corporate strategy, and beyond.

Complete the programme 100% online in as little as 1 year

Ambitious timeline? You can complete this master’s entirely online in as little as 12 months, keeping your career momentum while you study. Each module is designed to help you advance quickly from theory to application, so every week of learning can translate into better decisions at work.

If you prefer a steadier pace, flexible pathways let you fit studies around life’s responsibilities. Either way, you move forward with purpose—gaining the frameworks and tools to advance faster and with confidence.

No fixed lecture times—study when it suits you

Your schedule matters. Lectures, discussions, and learning activities are accessible on demand, so you never need to be online at specific times or dates. This flexibility means you can study early mornings before the city wakes, during a lunch break, or in the quiet of the evening.

Time zones, work shifts, and travel won’t interrupt your progress. You set the rhythm, balancing professional commitments, family life, and personal goals while moving steadily toward your degree.

Study anywhere with our mobile app and offline access

Learning should travel with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep learning during your Metro commute, between client meetings, or while in the air at LAX.

Whether you’re on the move around Los Angeles or traveling internationally, you’ll have access to readings, lectures, and assessments—right in your pocket. Consistency becomes simpler, and progress becomes second nature.

Open-book assessments that mirror real finance work

Instead of traditional closed-book, question/answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments. This approach emphasizes analysis, judgment, and application—exactly what modern finance roles demand.

You’ll practice sourcing information, evaluating evidence, and presenting defensible recommendations—the daily essentials of investment management, corporate finance, and risk analysis. It’s not about memorisation; it’s about mastering the way finance really works.

Learn from faculty with pedigrees from world-renowned universities

Guidance matters. You’ll be taught and mentored by tutors and faculty who graduated from globally respected universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic excellence and professional insight elevate every interaction.

This depth of experience enriches discussions with cutting-edge research, case-led teaching, and practical perspectives. Expect rigorous feedback, thoughtful debate, and a learning environment that challenges and supports in equal measure.

Join a truly global cohort and alumni community

Learn alongside peers from over 130 countries. You’ll gain perspectives shaped by different markets and cultures, build networks that span geographies and industries, and develop a global mindset that enhances your value to employers.

Our alumni work for leading organisations around the world, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Bank, VISA, The World Bank, Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole, UniCredit, Westpac, ANZ, UBS, Barclays, ICBC Standard Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, Verizon, Chevron, JW Marriott, The Ritz, Hilton, University of California, Riverside, Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie, the United Nations, ICRC, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Manageable tuition with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Investing in your future should be clear and manageable. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan confidently while you learn.

Spread payments to match your cash flow, maintain savings for opportunities, and progress in your studies without pausing your professional journey.

How this degree empowers careers in Los Angeles

Entertainment and media finance are thriving across Los Angeles—from major studios and streaming platforms to music labels, gaming, and sports. The programme’s focus on corporate finance, valuation, and portfolio strategies equips you to evaluate content investments, model royalties and cash flows, assess IP-backed structures, and support decision-making in talent, production, distribution, and sponsorship deals.

Silicon Beach and the broader LA tech ecosystem offer opportunities in fintech, data-driven platforms, and venture capital. You’ll build the analytical foundations to assess startup financials, perform due diligence, understand tokenised assets, and navigate risk and growth scenarios—skills valued by VC funds, growth-stage companies, and product teams that bridge finance and technology.

LA’s economy also spans real estate, infrastructure, clean energy, logistics, and aerospace. With training in risk management, alternative investments, and sustainable finance principles, you’ll be ready to evaluate REITs and property portfolios, support project finance linked to ports and transportation, assess green bonds and ESG strategies, and contribute to capital allocation within advanced manufacturing and space-related enterprises.

Ready to begin?

Your next chapter in finance can start today—right from Los Angeles. Learn flexibly, think globally, and graduate with a British degree that travels with you. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, admissions, and start dates.