Financial and Business Management at Kingston University - UCAS

Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This course is accredited by the ACT and offers exemptions from its professional exams.
  • This course is taught by research active staff and provides cutting-edge knowledge regarding the latest developments in the financial business sector.
  • There are opportunities for diverse methods of learning, including real-life case studies, financial data platforms, such as Bloomberg, Fame and Datastream, and an online simulation game.
About this course This course is ideal if you aspire to a career in financial management, management accounting or business management. The course has been developed in consultation with global finance professionals. The course teaches practical skills essential for managing businesses across a range of contexts. You will learn how to interpret and solve problems using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Through a research project (dissertation), you may study a chosen topic in detail, with one-to-one tuition and guidance. Example modules
  • Management Accounting
  • International Business Strategy with Simulation
  • International Marketing
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities You will graduate prepared for roles in corporate finance and financial management, relevant government bodies. Recent graduates work at Barclays Plc (UK), the NHS (UK), Deloitte LLP (UK/ Norway) and KPMG (Switzerland).

Modules

Example modules: Management Accounting; International Business Strategy with Simulation; International Marketing. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Year 1: Coursework: 87% Practical: 4% Exam: 9% Professional Placement Year: Coursework: 100%


Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. If you do not have an honours degree you will need to provide evidence that you have satisfactory knowledge of relevant subjects. This could be an appropriate professional qualification, training, or work experience in a relevant field. Please contact the postgraduate admissions team to find out more.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £17500 Year 1
England £12100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £12100 Year 1
Scotland £12100 Year 1
Wales £12100 Year 1
International £17500 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Financial and Business Management at Kingston University - UCAS