MSc Finance and Management

at University of Exeter

The only difference between the 9-month and 12 month courses is that the 12-month course includes a dissertation. Students on the 9 month course take additional taught modules to make up these learning credits. Both programmes have exactly the same entry requirements and result in exactly the same award.

Compulsory modules

• Fundamentals of Financial Management
• Investment Analysis 1
• Managing Competitive Strategy
• Marketing Strategy

A 2:2 degree (50%+) with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics or related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential.  We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA.
 

Prerequisites

In order to apply for the MSc Finance and Management applicants must have passed at 2:2 level at least one module in a mathematical/quantitative subject in their undergraduate degree and must offer at least four more modules at 2:2 level in any of the following: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Mathematics.
 

*Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.

English Language Requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£16,000 full-time
 

International fees per year:
£26,000 full-time

Our Master’s programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.
 

An MSc in Finance & Management will enable you to develop the professional and financial and management skills and subject expertise to make you a valuable asset from day one of your career.
 

Careers in Finance and Management
 

This degree programme prepares you for a variety of roles, it is particularly relevant to working in small business where the ability to control finances is essential, within the finance function of large business organisations, and also in public sector organisations.
 

Possible options include:

• Investment Analyst (market research, analysis of funds, trends for strategic planning)
• Investment/Portfolio Manager (dealing with client’s portfolio & completing transactions)
• General Manager
• Marketing