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Transition to virtual learning. Exploring the resources in-place vs online

“Henley Business School is really a place for self-development and preparation for career ascending” – this is what I understood in the first moment when I entered the institution. It is the first impression that leads you towards the end of the programme. Now, everything is online. No face-to-face teaching, no library to spend your evenings and no more coffee time with friends. Shortly, this is…

Q) Why did you choose FinTechover pure Finance? 

A)I wanted to ‘future-proof’ my MSc. In hindsight that was a very good decision which is reaping benefits already due to Covid-19. With millions of professionals working from home, understanding technology and its implications are more relevant. This MSc lets you play with Big Data while understanding the theory behind Cloud Computing. Data Science…

What’s it like to study Finance and FinTech?

Hi, my name is Jin Niu. I am currently a MSc Finance and Finance Technology student at the ICMA Centre, on the Whiteknights Campus. To be one of the students in this newly opened programme, I started my journey of studying in the UK in October.

The university is located in Reading, which is a quiet and cosy town not far from London. Although it rains quite a lot, Reading is a good place for…

Careers support for MSc Finance and FinTech students

Hi everyone! My name is Veda and I am currently a Master’s student at the ICMA Centre, studying the brand new MSc Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) programme. In this blog, I will give you an overview of the careers and extracurricular events I took part in since I commenced my studies in October.

Every day there are several events going on in the business school and at the ICMA Centre.…

My first term experience at the ICMA Centre

My first term so far has been an amazing experience with daily opportunities to develop myself and learn something new. Nothing is static at ICMA, modules move with the flow of the new era of digitalisation, professors are always delivering the needed information under the right approach, and you – a student who is constantly shaping its future career.

And now a little bit of me: My name is…

Top tips for students looking to study the Master’s in Finance and FinTech

Veda Varun Ramireddy, MSc Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) student shares his top tips for students interested in the programme. 

Coming to the course itself, it’s quite a challenging course, however, bear in mind, it is a Master’s after all! And you are certainly expected to put more effort and time for studying than at undergraduate level. Don’t let the challenging aspect put you off…

Antigonos Theodorakis, MSc International Shipping and Finance student discusses why he decided to study his Masters at the ICMA Centre

Antigonos Theodorakis, MSc International Shipping and Finance student discusses why he decided to study his Masters at the ICMA Centre, part of Henley Business School.

Why did you choose to study your Masters at the ICMA Centre?

First and foremost, the ICMA Centre has been ranked amongst UK’s top 10 Master Programmes (FT Masters in Finance ranking 2018). It combines the most important pillars for…

How did studying at Henley Business School change my career?

My name is Fenghui Guo, a Chinese graduate of the MSc Finance programme at the ICMA Centre. I graduated from the Business School in December 2018.

Before studying at Henley Business School, I had worked as a marketing manager at a securities company for about five years. Responsible for market development and customer relationship maintenance, I provided clients with advice for their personal…

Academic and Cultural programme at NUIST

By Ollie Jarvis, BSc Finance & Investment Banking student.

During my first year at University of Reading, I was looking to explore as many opportunities and experiences that I possibly could to enhance my employability later on down the road. I came across a placement that was being advertised on a student newsletter from the university – a 12 day academic and culture programme with the Nanjing…

My final year at Reading

By Kunhui (Aaron) Luo, Part 3 BSc Finance and Investment Banking student

My final year has been really busy but fruitful, which is also the reason that I felt it passed so quick. Even though modules in this year were very tough, I quite enjoyed every lecture and learning moments with my friends when we prepared for exams. I found that it is wonderful to spend the whole day in the seminar room…

Another win for the ICMA Centre!

By Dina Ghanma, PhD Student at the ICMA Centre

For the third year in a row, the winner of the Reading University Student Union Graduate Teaching Assistant Excellence Award (I know; it’s a mouthful!) is an ICMA Centre PhD student – and we’re hoping to keep the streak going!

What are these awards?

RUSU grants ‘Excellence’ awards every year to those members of the UoR community who have shown…

Study trip to Athens

By George Colgan, MSc International Shipping and Finance student.

One of the things that most intrigued me when contemplating taking the master’s program at Henley Business School, was the offer of a field trip to one of the most influential maritime cities in the world. Athens. With Greeks controlling 20% of the world’s merchant fleet in carrying capacity (DWT). This was going to be the place to…

The Lawyer studying Finance

My name is Ana Maria and I’m a lawyer. I’m currently studying the Masters in International Securities, Investment and Bankingat the ICMA Centre, which is a part of Henley Business School. It may seem crazy enough to some people, but I decided to do a Masters in Finance! As a lawyer, I have always worked in multidisciplinary teams and that was one of the things that made me consider this programme…

My journey to becoming the CISI Educational Trust Award Winner

By Akshat Vyas, MSc Financial Risk Management student at the ICMA Centre

Studying at a premium educational institution like the ICMA Centre not only allows you to learn in a well-renowned environment but also gives you the opportunity to participate in competitions and exams of some of the prominent professional organisations in finance. This includes the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)…

#BalanceforBetter: The Case and Choice of Flexible Working

By Dr Miriam Marra, Lecturer in Finance at the ICMA Centre.

A flexible workplace may entail different things: working remotely, part-time, and/or flexible working hours.

According to YouGov, 54% of British businesses allow workers to work remotely. 64% of employees who work remotely think that this type of work makes them more productive, or at least no less productive, and 66% believe that it is…

Monday 11th February marks the start of Student Volunteering Week. Lasting until 17th February, the week is run by the Student Volunteering Network, a support network for anyone in higher or further education participating in volunteering activities. Entering its 18th year, SVN collaborates with various institutions across the UK to arrange events and encourage students to sign-up to volunteering…

Celebrating Chinese New Year in the UK

By Kunhui (Aaron) Luo, third year BSc Finance and Investment Banking student at the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School.

Chinese New Year (CNY) is on Tuesday 5th February this year. I am busily planning how to celebrate this day, which is the most important and exciting day in the Chinese calendar. As an international student studying abroad, I will quite miss my family. Although I look forward…