MSc Business & Finance

Our MSc Business & Finance course has been designed for graduate wishing to pursue a Finance-related career, typically in a non-financial industry.

If you have studied a significant amount of accounting or finance at undergraduate level then our specialist finance courses may be of interest.

You must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing University. Applicants should possess good quantitative skills and have some prior exposure to finance theory at undergraduate level.

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, and the rank of the institution where you studied your qualification.

• A first or high 2.1 achieved at Undergraduate level, including some study of finance.
• We do not require a GMAT or GRE score but a well-balanced score (700+) may strengthen your application.

For fees and funding information please see our website

WBS Scholarships 

We are investing in the future by enabling talented students to receive a top-quality business education.

We have £1million+ of WBS Scholarships available for students applying to study on our MSc postgraduate courses.

Scholarships awards range from 10% of your tuition fee to a maximum of 50% for exceptional candidates. They are highly competitive and awarded on an ongoing basis, so applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

We focus on attracting intellectually curious individuals who strive for excellence in everything they do. We welcome talented candidates from across the globe who are passionate about achieving their full potential, both academically and professionally.

What do our graduates do? 

• Tax and Economic Policy Consultant
• Head of Innovative Industrial Development
• Assistant Risk manager
• Financial Services Advisory Associate
• Junior Financial Analyst
• Audit Associate

Compulsory Modules

• Analysis of Economic Behaviour
• Strategy Analysis & Practice
• Quantitative Methods for Financial Management
• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting & Statement Analysis
• Financial Markets & Instruments
• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Management Accounting

Indicative Optional Modules

• Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Control
• Practice of FinTech
• Derivatives and Corporate Risk Management
• Managing Human Resources in Contemporary Organisations
• Judgement & Decision Making
• Digital Working & Organisational Transformation*
• Behavioural Economics*
• Digital Marketing Technology & Management*
• Governance & Corporate Responsibility*
• Forecasting for Decision Makers*
• Digital Business Services*
• Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing*
• International Business*
• Leading for Innovation*
• Business Analytics for Managers*
• Strategic Human Resource Management*
• People & Organisations*
• Project Management*
• Case Studies in Data Science & Economics*
• Business, International Finance & Economics*

* Business in Practice only

Choice of Dissertation or Business in Practice route:

• Dissertation
• Business in Practice