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MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) (Distance Learning)

SOAS University of London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    SOAS, University of London

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Our MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) programme has been designed to help you advance your career in management within banks and other financial firms.

By studying this programme, you will gain a deeper understanding of the principles, applications and context underlying decision making in financial sector management. As well as learning the scientific discipline and methodologies of finance, you will also discover the way financial markets and institutions actually work in a variety of contexts.

The MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) enables you to deepen your understanding of financial markets, banks, and their relation to economic performance. It provides a sound platform for advancing your career in finance and policy. Because finance is so wide ranging, the degree enables you to choose between Financial Sector Management and three majors:

  • MSc Finance (Banking)
  • MSc Finance (Economic Policy)
  • MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance)

Why study MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023).
  • We're ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • Develop an excellent understanding of the key issues shaping international business strategy in a global financial environment.
  • Our teaching offers you exceptional insights into financial institutions and markets around the world, with particular focus on emerging markets in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
  • You will be joining our community of alumni working in 160 countries in sectors including finance, government, industry and international organisations.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 5,460per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom

SOAS is a place for those who want to expand their horizons, develop a deeper understanding of the world, and re-examine their preconceptions.
Building on values of social justice and equality, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally.
SOAS is one of the UK's most international universities, with around half of SOAS students coming from outside the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    37th out of 102 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    126 54%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    73rd

    29

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