MSc Business with Finance
Develop your business and financial expertise to lead in dynamic environments with this flexible MSc, blending management, financial decision-making, and risk strategies to advance your career.
Level
Master'sDuration
2 years part timeLanguage
English
MSc Business with Finance
Master's (Postgraduate)
2 years part time
Gain a competitive edge from a master's in business with a specialism in finance
Elevate your career with the University of Essex Online’s MSc in Business with Finance, a programme designed for professionals eager to advance their expertise in both business strategy and financial management.
Delivered through flexible, part-time online learning, this degree empowers you to gain critical business acumen while enhancing your financial decision-making skills.
Whether you're aiming for a leadership role or seeking to build a strong foundation in finance, this programme equips you with the tools to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive business success across industries.
Strengthen your financial decision-making skills
On this programme, you'll develop a deep understanding of financial management and its critical role in driving business success. You’ll learn how to analyse financial statements, assess investment opportunities, and manage risk.
This knowledge will enhance your ability to make informed and strategic decisions that contribute directly to the financial health of an organisation.
Gain practical insights with real-world applications
With a strong focus on both business fundamentals and advanced financial strategies, you'll learn how to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
From management and marketing to corporate finance and risk management, you'll explore essential areas that help organisations grow, remain competitive, and achieve long-term success. These key principles will position you as a leader capable of navigating the challenges of the modern business world.
What can you do with an MSc Business with Finance?
This degree equips you with the financial acumen and strategic insight necessary to make impactful decisions, drive business growth, and lead financial operations in a variety of industries. Whether in finance, business, or consultancy, you'll gain the expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes and lead high-level financial decision-making in roles like:
Financial analyst
Investment banker
Corporate finance manager
Risk manager
Financial consultant
Financial planner
Business strategist
Portfolio manager
How will you be assessed?
You'll experience a mix of exams, coursework, and projects, designed to fit around your professional and personal life while still engaging in rigorous academic pursuits.
Is this a part-time or full-time degree?
Available as a part-time programme extending over two years, this MSc allows you to immerse yourself in 180 credit hours of engaging coursework.
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements, you’ll need an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.
To satisfy the work experience entry route, you’ll need at least three years’ relevant work experience.
Additionally, if English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate an English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.
What will it cost?
The total tuition fee is £12,471 UK / £13,049 International (2024-25).
How long will it take?
The course duration is 2 years (indicative).
- Analyse financial management in a global context.
- Apply project management and business strategy principles.
- Evaluate the fundamentals of financial decision-making.
- Develop innovation, collaboration and critical thinking skills.
University of Essex Online
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