MSc Financial Management
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 Aug 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,260 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non visa requiring applicants
Introduction
Take control of your career in financial management. Our MSc Financial Management programme provides the knowledge and skills that will give you a significant edge in this competitive finance sector.
This course provides in-depth knowledge of corporate finance, including financial statement analysis, how to value securities and business, and financial modelling. These skills are highly sought after in banks, insurance companies, stockbroking firms, and other finance sector industries.
Course highlights
The course is designed to produce responsible graduates ready to make impactful contributions to organisations worldwide preparing you for a dynamic career in financial management. Examine essential topics including ethics, governance, and regulatory frameworks, as well as key accounting principles crucial for treasury operations.
Our innovative curriculum integrates the latest trends in financial technology, data analytics, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) financing, ensuring you're equipped with the skills demanded by the evolving finance sector on a global scale. Gain the competitive edge you need to excel in today's dynamic financial landscape.
- Our strong and expanding network with key employers in the sector offers you unparalleled opportunities to connect and network with top global organisations.
- You will study a variety of innovative topics that will prepare you for a global career, including foreign exchange markets, international treasury management, ethics, governance and regulation in treasury.
- The course offers pathways to achieve two ACT professional qualifications. Gain the Certificate in Treasury (CertT) and the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF ) alongside your degree by completing specific optional modules and other requirements.
This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the finance sector, both within the UK and globally. It addresses gaps in your understanding of accounting, economics, and finance, providing a comprehensive and critical insight into corporate finance.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course delivery
Our MSc Financial Management degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
- Taught modules – these include lectures, workshops and seminars.
- Assessments - these will include a combination of case studies, digital presentations, oral debate, written exams, and individual and group assignments.
- Individual Project - over the summer term, you will work with your assigned supervisors to develop your research proposal into a full dissertation.
Course Module
The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation. Students will study four core modules and choose two optional modules.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
- Big Data Management in Finance
- Blockchain, Financial Applications and Cybersecurity
- Corporate Finance
- Individual Project
- Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
- Programming for Data Science
Rankings
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Scholarships and Funding
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates will leave Birmingham perfectly placed to take up key financial management roles in a variety of organisations, throughout all sectors of business, industry and commerce.
Some may begin their training in firms of chartered or certified accountants, whilst others may work within charities, health authorities, local government, banks, media, manufacturing industries and IT companies.
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK for financial companies, and our proximity to London, the global financial capital, and ever-growing relationship with key employers in the financial sector will provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help ythemsucceed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.