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MSc Finance and Management

Apply up-to-date theories and knowledge to current situations. Graduate with the tools and knowledge to tackle real world issues. Qualify for senior roles with significant responsibility.

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Course codeCID1167
Duration1 year
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The MSc Finance and Management is a specialist postgraduate degree designed to give you in-depth knowledge of key financial principles and management strategies, equipping you for leadership roles in the financial sector or within financial departments of major organisations.

Ideal for both recent graduates and experienced professionals, this course blends academic rigour with real world application. You’ll explore financial decision making, strategic management, and organisational analysis, preparing you to tackle complex challenges with confidence.

You’ll benefit from a global outlook and research-informed teaching, with learning underpinned by professional experience and real-world case studies. We encourage collaborative working through Peer Action Learning Sets, such as sharing knowledge, debating key issues, and reflecting critically with fellow students.

Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and successful completion grants exemptions from 11 CIMA exam papers. This qualification is recognised by employers worldwide for its academic depth and practical relevance. Graduates leave with the tools to lead in fast-paced, high-responsibility roles that command above-average salaries.

Employers increasingly expect managers to combine strategic insight with strong financial acumen. Our graduates are equipped to do just that, and have gone into roles in global companies such as Microsoft, Facebook, HSBC, IBM, Accenture, P&G, Sage, Barclays, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Adidas.

If you’re interested in starting your own venture, our Employability and Enterprise Hub offers tailored support to help you get started. You’ll have access to:

  • Personalised guidance and mentoring
  • Networking events and workshops
  • Entrepreneurial development resources
  • Collaborative co-working space and PR opportunities.

Whether your ambition lies in corporate finance, consultancy, or entrepreneurship, the MSc Finance and Management offers a strong foundation for your next step.

Accreditations and approvals

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

What you'll study

Modules

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits.

How you'll learn

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, seminars, class discussions, case studies, group work, presentations, and applied study.

Compared to an undergraduate course, you'll find that this master's degree requires a higher level of independent working.

Assessment methods include assignments, reports, presentations, and peer- and self-assessment.

Entry requirements

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Current students

Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.