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MSc Finance and Management at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Finance and Management combines financial knowledge with management principles, preparing you for careers across finance, management and business. Finance focuses on how money and financial decisions are managed, while management explores how organisations operate, make strategic decisions and respond to change. By studying both, you'll develop a broad understanding of financial decision-making alongside the skills needed to manage organisations effectively.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Essex Business School  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Dissertation in Finance, Corporate Finance, Principles of Finance, Research Methods in Finance, Postgraduate Mathematics Preparation, Professional and Academic Development (PAD).

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. We will also consider applicants with a 'pass' or above in the CFA Institute Programme at Level 1, 2, or 3. Applicants without a 2:2 degree or equivalent will be considered on a case by case basis, where they have at least one year of relevant work experience in the field of Economics, Finance, Banking, Investment, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Public Administration, Non-profit Management or Quantitative Analysis (please include your CV with your application). If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,550 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,925 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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