About Dr Natasa Todorovic Zrilic
Dr Natasa Todorovic Zrilic is an Associate Professor of Finance at Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London. She has been teaching at Bayes since 1998 and became a permanent member of staff in 2000, with a long record of teaching, research and programme leadership. Her research interests lie in empirical asset management, and she regularly publishes in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals. Subjects she teaches include areas of portfolio theory and management, including fixed income and equity portfolio management.
Dr Todorovic Zrilic has delivered professional training through Bayes Executive Education to clients such as Aviva Group and Invesco. She has significant experience with postgraduate education and admissions, having been responsible for admissions for the Finance MSc programmes for many years and supervising a large number of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. She also has links with professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments, where she was Chief Examiner for Fund Management for 17 years.
She is the Course Director of three flagship MSc finance programmes at Bayes, MSc Finance, MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) and MSc Finance (Investment Management).
Dr Todorovic Zrilic holds a PhD and an MSc, reflecting a deep foundation in finance research and education.
How the MSc Finance Programmes prepare students for the future
The MSc Finance, MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) and MSc Finance (Investment Management) degrees led by Dr Natasa Todorovic Zrilic are designed to equip students with core technical knowledge, analytical skills and applied finance capabilities that align with professional expectations in global financial markets.
Industry-focused learning
Each programme is delivered in London’s financial hub and combines academic rigour with real-world relevance. Students learn from internationally recognised academics and experienced practitioners through market-informed lectures, case studies and applied coursework.
Comprehensive skill development
Across the finance programmes, students build knowledge and practical skills in areas including:
- Core financial principles and markets
- Corporate finance and valuation techniques
- Data analytics and AI-enhanced finance methods
- Investment strategies and portfolio management
- Quantitative analysis and financial modelling
These skills are developed through a combination of core modules shared across the MSc Finance routes and specialised modules that reflect each pathway’s focus, such as corporate finance expertise or investment management techniques.
Applied learning and engagement
Students engage with real-world simulations, industry projects and elective options that allow them to apply theory to practice. Courses emphasise hands-on experience with financial tools and analytical frameworks that are directly relevant to contemporary financial roles.
Global perspective and professional networks
The programmes leverage Bayes’ global ranking and professional connections to give students exposure to international financial environments, networking opportunities and insights from industry leaders, enhancing their professional visibility and market readiness.
Career preparation
Graduates from these MSc pathways are prepared with the technical foundation and specialist understanding needed to pursue careers in areas such as investment banking, corporate finance, asset and investment management, risk analysis and related analytical roles in financial services.