Metals and Energy Finance

Program Overview

A combined Department of Earth Science & Engineering and Imperial College Business School Degree

One-year, full-time programme relating to the technical and financial appraisal of natural energy and mineral resources projects

The joint programme between the Imperial College Department of Earth Science and Engineering and Imperial College Business School

Unique in teaching quantitative financial analysis, strategic management and technical geological concepts in the context of metals and energy projects

Why choose an MSc in Metals and Energy Finance?

Metals and Energy Finance students on an excursion to South AfricaDemand for basic raw materials continues to rise, particularly in emerging economies. Mining and energy companies, as well as the financial institutions that support them, continue to evaluate new and existing projects to satisfy this demand. Graduates with a combination of the technical and financial skills required to develop metals and energy projects are well-placed to make the most of this opportunity.

The MSc in Metals and Energy Finance provides you with the opportunity to participate in a challenging and stimulating MSc course, while simultaneously improving your employment prospects in the financial and mining and energy sectors. The course benefits from close ties with industry, and most students base their final project on a relevant industry case study. 

Programme Objectives

Produce graduates equipped to pursue careers in the technical and financial appraisal of natural energy and mineral resource projects.

Offer traditional minerals-related training directly applicable to a career in the minerals industry.

Introduce key technical and geological concepts relevant to petroleum projects.

Enhance career opportunities in the financial services and petroleum and mineral industries.

Provide the basis for an understanding of quantitative finance, accounting and strategic management within the context of technical principles that apply specifically to mineral and energy projects.

Respond to the importance of the City of London as a global centre for mining and energy finance by providing knowledge of corporate finance,  the equity markets, debt finance, metals markets and associated derivative markets.

Provide training in financial modelling, financial engineering and in the techniques of risk modelling.

Enhance entrepreneurial skills.

Cover transitioning to business leadership roles, sustainable development and engineering ethics.

Provide the skills needed to undertake independent research projects both in industry and in the university environment.