Course summary
The MSc Management and Finance provides in-depth knowledge of contemporary issues in management and empirical finance, in particular financial management, financial reporting, small business finance, financial modelling and international finance. The course is specifically designed to equip you with the quantitative analysis and applied financial management skills required for a career in investment, financial institutions, or any other financial management-related job. You will learn how to critically analyse financial proposals and empirical applications of corporate finance, and also gain an understanding of the applied financial management tools used by firms and financial markets participants. Highlights
- Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.
- Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
- This programme is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme and has a limited number of CFA scholarships available.
- We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
- You will have access to Moodle, our online learning resource where all information and materials relating to your programme of study and modules are available, as well as the Birkbeck Library and e-Library.
- risk manager
- corporate investment banker
- insurance underwriter
- systems analyst
- chartered management accountant.
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
A combination of examinations, coursework and a 12,000-word dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
How to apply
International applicants
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 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
Entry requirements
Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
English language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8130 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8130 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8130 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8130 | Year 1 |
| International | £12000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700