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UndergraduateCourse summary
Our MSc Financial Management programme equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the global finance sector. This course is ideal for those looking to advance in finance and management, offering a dynamic blend of theoretical principles and practical applications. Whether you aim to specialise in corporate finance, navigate financial markets, or master financial accounting, this programme delivers the expertise required for a successful career. Throughout the course, you will explore essential financial principles, including advanced techniques in reporting, governance, and performance management. The programme also delves into contemporary challenges in financial services, highlighting the ethical, regulatory, and strategic considerations critical to the sector. Students will address global business challenges and refine their decision-making skills, preparing for complex roles in industries where financial insight drives success. The programme’s structure includes two parts: six taught modules and a formative research proposal leading to a 15,000-word dissertation. This final project allows students to specialise in areas such as sustainability, innovation, or consultancy, providing a strong foundation for finance career progression. Delivered by industry experts and academics, the MSc Financial Management includes access to professional tools and resources, ensuring you gain hands-on experience. Whether you aspire to work in consultancy, financial analysis, or executive management, this course supports your journey to becoming a leader in the fast-paced and interconnected world of finance. Graduates leave equipped with the skills to excel in roles across financial services, corporate finance, and beyond. This programme is your pathway to mastering the principles of finance while positioning yourself for success in a competitive, global marketplace.
Modules
Across six core modules, you will explore essential areas such as corporate reporting, governance, performance management, and financial decision-making. You will engage with global business challenges and advanced financial strategies, culminating in a formative research proposal and a 15,000-word dissertation, where you apply your knowledge to a specialised area of financial. Contemporary Issues in Corporate Reporting (20 credits) Contemporary Issues in Performance Management (20 credits) Corporate Governance (20 credits) Finance For Business Managers (20 credits) Global Business Challenges (20 credits) Strategic and Agile Business Management (20 credits) Dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment method
There are no exams. Assessment will be via reports, academic posters, portfolios, practical demonstrations, short presentations and the creation of learning resources for managers.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
We encourage applications from individuals of all disciplines who currently hold degree and/or professional qualifications. We also encourage applications from individuals with professional, leadership and managerial experience who may be admitted onto a master’s programme at the discretion of the Programme Director. Applicants must be over 21 years of age and possess one or more of the following: A recognised Honours degree or equivalent. A professional qualification. Applicants who are over 25 years of age and do not meet the above criteria may be admitted to the course provided their professional or managerial experience is deemed to be appropriate. Applicants who have a relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) at credit level 7 are likely to be admitted with exemption from modules in Part 1. They are likely to only have to complete the dissertation in order to gain the MSc.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7800 | Whole course |
| England | £7800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7800 | Whole course |
| International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Additional costs include mandatory CIPD student membership and optional purchase of textbooks.
Student Membership of the CIPD costs £109 per year, plus a £40 joining fee.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP