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Lancaster University: Financial Management
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Accounting and Finance |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| ugadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 592028 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Our MSc Financial Management equips you with the core skills needed to pursue a highly successful career with top employers in the financial management industry, as well as finance-oriented roles across various sectors. Potential career paths include Financial Manager, Financial Consultant, Loan Officer, and Personal Financial Advisor.
The programme provides an in-depth understanding of core financial management knowledge and skills, alongside opportunities to apply this expertise through business simulations and targeted job market training.
Stay ahead with innovative topics You will have the chance to study a wide range of innovative topics that provide a competitive edge in the job market, including artificial intelligence, cyber security, sustainability, and climate finance. Knowledge of these cutting-edge topics ensures you are well-prepared to excel in an evolving global financial landscape.
You will develop a strong foundation in core areas such as data analytics, financial management, accounting and finance. The programme reflects the latest industry developments and academic research and is delivered by leading experts.
Real-world simulations You will have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge in business simulations that resemble real situations in which financial managers and traders make decisions.
Career coaching To further enhance your learning experience and success in the job market, you will also have access to our sector-leading finance career coaching team, which will help you develop the soft skills needed to excel in any career path.
Enhance your professional toolkit The core module, ‘Career Accelerator: Technical Toolkit and Professional Development', will help you develop soft skills (such as communication), database management skills (such as SQL, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream), coding skills (such as VBA, Stata, Python and R), and practical skills in using industry-standard accounting software (such as Xero).
The programme culminates in a rigorous research project, which will teach you how to evaluate a company from finance and accounting perspectives, as well as from perspectives you select, such as cyber security, ESG, or machine learning.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in a business, social science, or natural science-related subject. Graduates with non-standard qualifications or backgrounds may also be considered and are encouraged to apply. Relevant work experience is also viewed favourably. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Our one-year MSc Financial Management programme will equip you with the core skills to pursue a highly successful career at top employers in the financial management industry as well as in a variety of finance-oriented roles in other sectors.
Our programme will enable you to study a wide range of innovative topics that will give you a competitive edge in the job market, including the knowledge of corporate finance, financial markets, financial reporting, AI and cyber security, sustainability, and climate finance.
During the programme, you will receive job market training and have the opportunity to use your newly acquired skills in a market simulation and final dissertation.
Course outline In the first term, from October to December, you will take four core modules (Quantitative Methods for Financial Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Reporting, Foundations of Corporate Finance).
During the second term, from January to March, you will take four modules (AI and Cyber Security for Business, Sustainability Accounting and Climate Finance, Corporate Financial Strategy, Management Accounting and Control) with the option of replacing up to two of them with electives.
Between May and July, you will engage in a market simulation and work on your Master's dissertation with guidance from your academic supervisor. You will continue to work on your dissertation throughout the remainder of the summer, submitting your dissertation in September, at the end of the Master's programme.
Throughout this programme, you will be enrolled in a careers development module and have access to the Management School’s dedicated career support. Advisers will help shape a one-to-one plan to play to your strengths and help your advancement.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other business-related subject. We are looking for marks consistently at 2:2 level throughout your undergraduate studies. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables. We’ve also been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally renowned QS World Ratings. The …
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