Course summary

Our MSc Finance and Management is accredited by the CIMA and designed to fast-track the careers of graduates from non-finance backgrounds who want to pursue a career in financial management. Successful modern organisations depend upon effective decision makers who are equipped with core skills in business, finance and management. Underpinned by the latest research and commercial best practice, this master's will prepare you for the ever-changing nature of today's business environment. You will develop an understanding of business and management by studying across a range of areas, including marketing, human resources (HR), accounting, strategic management and, in particular, finance. Your financial knowledge and skills will be further developed within accounting and finance modules. You will explore how organisations operate and the influences of the external environment, such as economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological factors, along with their effects at local, national and international levels. You will also consider how organisations are managed and financially controlled, and how markets operate for different financial products. You will benefit from the expertise of our renowned research active academics to help you develop your knowledge and analytical skills in finance relevant fields and ensure that you will graduate with the essential skills sought by employers.