Business Analytics and Finance (MSc)

at Southampton Business School

You must study the following modules:

• Corporate Finance 1
• Credit Risk & Data Analytics
• Optimisation and Decision Modelling
• Quantitative Research in Finance

You must also choose from the following modules:

• Advanced Analytics
• Corporate Finance 2
• Dissertation (Analytics)
• Financial Portfolio Theory
• Financial Risk Management
• Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange Traded Derivatives
• Project Management
• Python & Forecasting
• Revenue Management
• Simulation
• Summer Project

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a subject with an element of quantitative study such as:

• finance
• economics
• sciences
• engineering
• computer science

We do not accept the following subjects:

• Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as 'Business English', 'Applied English', or 'Translation', are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK.
• Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. These include degrees in art, graphic design, photography, television broadcasting, script writing, or performance/dance.

English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

IELTS score requirements: 7.0

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £13,000.
• EU and international students pay £25,000.

You’ll boost your salary potential by graduating with the business analytics and finance skills employers are looking for. Our graduates have gone on to work for financial, business and government organisations including:

• the Bank of England
• Home Credit China
• the National Health Service (NHS)

Some of our industry partners offer one-to-one career development sessions and you’ll also be invited to our yearly analytics recruitment fair run by CORMSIS, which attracts a wide range of employers.