MSc Finance and Management

Our MSc Finance and Management programme is designed to fast-track the careers of graduates from non-finance backgrounds who want to pursue a career in financial management for commercial and non-commercial organisations.

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, our MSc Finance and Management programme will prepare you for the ever changing nature of today's business environment.

MSc Finance and Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA); the world's largest body of management accountants. It offers at least 6 exemptions from CIMA's professional examinations. This is strong recognition of the professional relevance of this programme for students wishing to work in the Finance function of a business or multinational organisation.‌

You will develop an understanding of business and management by studying across a range of areas, including marketing, HR, accounting, strategic management and, in particular, finance. Your financial knowledge and skills will be further developed within accounting and finance modules.

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.

Who should study this programme?

Our financial management programme is ideal for graduates with a non-finance background who are interested in developing key business, finance and management competencies to pursue a career in financial management for commercial and non-commercial organisations.

What makes this programme different?

• study a range of areas, including marketing, human resources and accounting
• taught by renowned, research-active academics
• scholarships available for the best candidates
• study at top 10 UK university.

How you'll be assessed

Modules are assessed by a combination of examinations and skills-based coursework. In general, the weight on examinations is higher than on coursework.

How you'll study

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Supervision
• Workshops
• Practical sessions

Future career prospects

Graduates are employed in a wide range of financial, management and accountancy roles.

Recent graduate destinations include:

• Axis (Greece), Trader
• Forensic Science Service, Forensic Analyst
• GFI, Broker
• HSBC, Bank Management Trainee
• Howden Risk Partners, Account Executive
• Royal Bank of Scotland, Chartered Accountant
• Santander, Business Analyst
• Phones 4 U, Finance Graduate Programme.

Visit the MSc Finance and Management page on the Loughborough University website for more details!