Northumbria University (London)
Northumbria University (London)

Northumbria University (London)

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MSc Business with Financial Management

Study detals

: Master's degree : MSc Business with Financial Management : Full time : 12 Month

Requirements

Academic requirements

  • Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university in any subject
  • Bachelor Degree (4 Years)
  • GPA of around 2.75/4.0  for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent 
  • CGPA 3.2/4 or 4.0/5 for courses requiring a 2:1 equivalent

English language requirements

  • IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.

If you don’t meet the academic requirements

Applicants with non-standard prior learning and or relevant work experience and training are encouraged to apply. A CV (curriculum vitae) made up of prior work experience and training would need to be submitted for consideration by our faculty alongside the standard application.

Candidates coming through the non-standard route, such as through relevant work experience or old qualifications, will be invited to discuss their application.

All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional information

Overview

In 2021, the financial services sector contributed £173.6 billion to the UK economy, 8.3% of total economic output (The House of Commons Library, 2022).

This MSc Business with Financial Management programme will provide you with the essential business knowledge, personal skills, and financial insight needed for a wide variety of roles in business and finance. The aim of this course is to not only enable you to specialist in financial management, but also to develop skills which are highly sought after by employers.

Key facts

  • Develop your general understanding of business fundamentals with an in-depth insight into the financial world.
  • This course has been specifically developed for non-business graduates, so no prior knowledge of business is needed.
  • Specialise in Financial Management in the second semester.
  • Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement. Read more about our ‘double’ AACSB Accreditation.
  • Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training.
  • This course is also available as an Advanced Practice option, where you’ll gain all-important work experience and professional skills that will enhance your overall employability.

What will I study?

The aim of this course is to not only enable you to specialist in financial management, but also to develop skills which are highly sought after by employers.  The modules on this programme will cover general business functions, strategic management, data analytics, and project management that will, along with the specialist modules focusing on financial technologies and corporate finance, develop your strategic and financial awareness, leadership potential and understanding of international business.

How will I be taught and assessed?

  • Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
  • You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
  • Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
  • Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
  • Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
  • Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
  • You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.
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