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Loughborough University: Finance and Management
| Institution | Loughborough University |
|---|---|
| Department | Loughborough Business School |
| Web | http://www.lboro.ac.uk |
| pgenquiries@lboro.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Fast-track your move into the financial management sector on our full-time master’s taught by Loughborough’s renowned academics and industry experts.**
Successful organisations depend upon effective decision makers equipped with core skills in business, finance and management. Underpinned by the latest research and commercial best practice, this master's will prepare you to apply your skills within the ever-changing nature of today's business environment.
**Tailor the programme towards your own career motivations**
On this degree, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the field, studying a range of areas including finance, marketing, human resources (HR), accounting and global strategic management. Extend your financial knowledge and skills on focused accounting and finance modules and choose from optional modules to dive deeper into your areas of interest.
You’ll explore how organisations operate and the influences of the external environment, such as economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological factors, along with their effects at local, national and international levels. You’ll also consider how organisations are managed and financially controlled, and how markets operate for different financial products.
**Opportunities to develop and practice your professional skills**
An optional project module during the summer semester gives you the chance to conduct your own investigation into the field of financial markets and apply the skills you’ve learned during your degree.
Taught by renowned academics and industry professionals, you’ll have access to real-world insights throughout your programme. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to attend extracurricular masterclasses and public lectures exploring a wide range of business-related topics – to broaden your knowledge further.
There’s a strong focus on practical professional skills too, so you’ll graduate prepared to make an impact from the outset of your career.
**Gain practical experience through the Loughborough Consultancy Project**
A key element of the MSc Finance and Management is the opportunity to take part in a consultancy project. This allows you to apply theoretical and research-led knowledge from the programme to real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Beyond this, the consultancy experience will boost your employability by demonstrating practical expertise to potential employers. Additionally, the project is structured to maximise networking opportunities and build the confidence you need to graduate ready to make purposeful progress in achieving your career goals.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree in a non-finance field. Evidence of numerical proficiency, as demonstrated through the study of mathematical or statistical subjects in some part of the first degree. Applicants with relevant professional experience or professional qualifications would be welcomed. Applicants with a substantial finance component to their degree should apply to one of our specialist Finance programmes. |
| Location | Loughborough University Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
**Fast-track your move into the financial management sector on our full-time master’s taught by Loughborough’s renowned academics and industry experts.**
Successful organisations depend upon effective decision makers equipped with core skills in business, finance and management. Underpinned by the latest research and commercial best practice, this master's will prepare you to apply your skills within the ever-changing nature of today's business environment.
**Tailor the programme towards your own career motivations**
On this degree, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the field, studying a range of areas including finance, marketing, human resources (HR), accounting and global strategic management. Extend your financial knowledge and skills on focused accounting and finance modules and choose from optional modules to dive deeper into your areas of interest.
You’ll explore how organisations operate and the influences of the external environment, such as economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological factors, along with their effects at local, national and international levels. You’ll also consider how organisations are managed and financially controlled, and how markets operate for different financial products.
**Opportunities to develop and practice your professional skills**
An optional project module during the summer semester gives you the chance to conduct your own investigation into the field of financial markets and apply the skills you’ve learned during your degree.
Taught by renowned academics and industry professionals, you’ll have access to real-world insights throughout your programme. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to attend extracurricular masterclasses and public lectures exploring a wide range of business-related topics – to broaden your knowledge further.
There’s a strong focus on practical professional skills too, so you’ll graduate prepared to make an impact from the outset of your career.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree in a non-finance field. Evidence of numerical proficiency, as demonstrated through the study of mathematical or statistical subjects in some part of the first degree. Applicants with relevant professional experience or professional qualifications would be welcomed. Applicants with a substantial finance component to their degree should apply to one of our specialist Finance programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
**Our MSc Finance and Management is accredited by the CIMA and designed to fast-track the careers of graduates from non-finance backgrounds who want to pursue a career in financial management.**
Successful modern organisations depend upon effective decision makers who are equipped with core skills in business, finance and management. Underpinned by the latest research and commercial best practice, this master's will prepare you for the ever-changing nature of today's business environment.
You will develop an understanding of business and management by studying across a range of areas, including marketing, human resources (HR), accounting, strategic management and, in particular, finance. Your financial knowledge and skills will be further developed within accounting and finance modules.
You will explore how organisations operate and the influences of the external environment, such as economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological factors, along with their effects at local, national and international levels. You will also consider how organisations are managed and financially controlled, and how markets operate for different financial products.
You will benefit from the expertise of our renowned research active academics to help you develop your knowledge and analytical skills in finance relevant fields and ensure that you will graduate with the essential skills sought by employers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% or equivalent international qualification. Evidence of numerical proficiency, as demonstrated through the study of mathematical or statistical subjects in some part of the first degree. Applicants with relevant professional experience or professional qualifications would be welcomed. Applicants with a substantial finance component to their degree should apply to one of our specialist Finance programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Fees
| England | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27400 GBP for Year 1 |
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