MSc Management Finance
Course overview
Swansea University's MSc in Management (Finance) is for anyone interested in finance jobs, even if they do not have a full accounting or finance degree. The programme teaches advanced financial topics and key management skills like handling money, running daily tasks, managing employees, and marketing. This gives you a strong understanding of how businesses work.
This course is approved by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a top professional body for leaders in the UK. By completing certain parts of the course, you can also earn a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership. The programme helps you improve your research skills, and all your lessons are taught by experienced university staff who have both academic knowledge and real-world business experience. And you will be taught lectures, seminars, group and individual presentations.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to take the course and share any other important details about their studies. Candidates will also need to provide a reference from either a teacher or an employer. Plus, you can include your CV with your application to show work experience.
Grade Requirement:
- To study this course, you will need at least a second-class degree (2:2) from your undergraduate studies, or any equivalent qualification.
- Take note that some of the courses have higher entry standards. For these, you might need an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or other specific equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency:
- If you are not from an English-speaking country and cannot speak English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no part less than 5.5.
- Swansea University also accepts other English language tests that are similar.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course can pursue careers like:
- Financial Advisor
- Management Consultant
- Analyst or Researcher
- Trainee Accountant
- Assistant Tax Advisor
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students is £22,750 per year for the full-time programme. And Part-time is £11,400.
Admission
Applicants can apply for this course using the university's online forms or can speak to any of our trained counsellors for more information.
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