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Management and Finance

Business and Management

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MSc

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

The MSc Management and Finance programme prepares students for financial management in a global context over one year. It includes core modules, customization options, international experiences, and guest speakers to enhance learning. The programme is accredited by prestigious bodies, ensuring high-quality education.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 5, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£15,000N/A
Northern Ireland£15,000N/A
Scotland£15,000N/A
Wales£15,000N/A
Channel Islands£15,000N/A
EU£32,500N/A
International£32,500N/A

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

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Modules

  • Consulting

    Optional
  • Decision Making and Business Modelling

    Optional
  • East Asian Business and Management

    Optional

About

The MSc Management and Finance programme is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for managing financial operations in a global business environment. The course is offered on a full-time basis over one year.

Programme Structure

Core Modules

  • Financial Management: Focuses on understanding financial information for management decision-making.
  • Corporate Finance and Operational Risk: Provides insights into corporate finance theory and operational risk management.
  • Fundamentals of Finance: Covers modern finance theory and contemporary research.
  • Strategy: Analyzes business strategies and their effectiveness in various
...

Subject Area Information

Financial management is a critical discipline within the broader field of business and economics, focusing on the strategic planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of financial undertakings in an organization or an institution. It also involves applying management principles to the financial assets of an organization while playing an essential part in fiscal management.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Financial Management

  • 2. Corporate Finance

  • 3. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

  • 4. Financial Markets and Institutions

  • 5. International Financial Management

  • 6. Financial Risk Management

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Investment Acumen
  • Global Perspective

Career

Financial management is a multifaceted discipline that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complex world of finance. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students are prepared for a variety of careers in the financial sector.

Potential Professions
  • Financial Analyst

    Analyzing financial data to help businesses make informed decisions.

  • Investment Banker

    Assisting companies in raising capital and advising on mergers and acquisitions.

  • Portfolio Manager

    Managing investment portfolios for individuals or institutions.

  • Risk Manager

    Identifying and mitigating financial risks within an organization.

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Overseeing the financial operations of a company.

  • Financial Consultant

    Providing expert financial advice to businesses and individuals.

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