Finance courses

About Msc Finance in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

The financial sector is one that’s always evolving. It has the ability to impact many areas of the global economy. That means working in this industry is exciting, fast-paced and rewarding.

This course is designed to give you a fundamental understanding of finance in today’s world. You’ll explore specialist subjects, from financial systems and their structures to risk management and banking.

Industry experts

You’ll learn from experts in various areas of financial services. Our teaching staff are active researchers and many had successful careers in the sector before moving into lecturing.

Examples from their careers will bring the theory to life and give you an in-depth understanding of the challenges you’ll face as a finance professional.

Career focused

Your course will prepare you for a career in this industry. You’ll leave with the practical skills employers are looking for.

Our experts know what it takes to succeed in the financial services. They’ll pass this knowledge onto you.

We work closely with industry to make our courses relevant to financial services. You can also attend guest lectures from some of the leading figures in the sector thanks to our excellent industry links.

Features and Benefits

• Finance experts – learn from expert academics and leading professionals who advise organisations like AJ Bell, the United Nations, UEFA and the World Trade Organization.
• Triple crown - study in a Business School that has prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.
• Kickstart a rewarding career – develop the knowledge you need for roles in financial services, insurance, risk management and more, even if you don’t have a finance background.
• Regional financial centre – study in a thriving financial and banking hub with one of the largest economies in Europe. Many large banks have their regional bases in the city.
• Gain experience – you can choose to take a short internship during your course. Gain experience and make professional connections.
• Industry tools – enjoy free access to Bloomberg, the leading global platform for news, data, analytics and research. It’s used by the world’s top banks, corporations and government agencies.
• Career opportunities – financial services is one of the largest employers in the region. Graduates like you are always in demand. Past students have gone on to work for the likes of Deloitte, KPMG and RBS.

Career prospects

This masters is ideal if you want to progress your career in financial services and banking. It’s also suitable if you have a broader business or economics degree and want to specialise in finance.

The skills you develop will give you varied career options. These include working in corporate finance, banking, financial planning and management roles. You’ll also be well suited to financial positions in businesses operating in any sector.

Our graduates have gone on to work for the likes of Deloitte, KPMG and RBS. And the global nature of the banking and financial services industry means there are opportunities to work overseas in financial hubs like Singapore, NYC and Frankfurt.

As you gain experience in your chosen field of financial services you’ll be ready to move into senior-level roles.

Make the most of studying in one of the UK’s top financial centres. Build connections through our lecturers, industry visits and networking events.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor degree (awarded by a recognised university); or BA, BCom, BBA, BBM, BMM; or BE (Engineering), BTech.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc.
• TOEFL    :      Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE         :       61, with no less than 51 in any section

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Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.

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