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Finance And Management MSc/Diploma/Certificate

Taught Programme New Course

Duration

MSc -  12 months full-time;  24 months part-time

PGDip - 9 months full-time;  21 months part-time

The programme commences in September each year.

 

Overview

The MSc in Finance and Management is designed to offer modern knowledge in the area of corporate finance and business management of companies. It combines key finance-related courses with business management courses focused on project management and strategy.

Our MSc in Finance and Management is suited to those who seek careers, as say financial analysts, in the finance functions of organizations and who intend to move into more managerial positions as their careers develop. The knowledge and skills gained from the course are relevant to working within any business – in small business where the ability to control finances is vital, or in large businesses and public sector organizations where an understanding of financial management and its wider role in the overall management of the organisation is critical.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Semester 2

Competitive Strategy

Corporate Governance

Financial Analysis

and one from:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Markets

Emerging Financial Markets

Project Management

Research Methods

and one from:

  • Comparative Financial Reporting
  • Project Economics & Evaluation
  • Research in Finance

Over the summer months students undertake a dissertation.

 

Entry Requirements

A good Honours degree, or qualification equivalent to, in a relevant subject .

International students are required to have an IETLS score of 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0), or a paper-based TOEFL score of 577.

 

Further Information

 

    English language requirements

    If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:

    • 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
    • 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
    • 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)

    Contacts

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