MSc in Financial Management

About the course

Our MSc in Financial Management provides a strong grounding in the theory and practices of accounting and finance in the corporate sector. This course is part of the CFA Institute as a University Affiliation Program.

Through this programme you will become adept at analysing financial information, adopting an international perspective as you consider developments in financial management across different cultures.

You will be invited to put yourself in the position of a financial manager within an organisation and investigate practical, real world examples. You will also explore traditional and contemporary developments in financial practice and draw upon relevant research as a foundation on which to build strategic approaches to financial management.

What you'll study

You will develop key professional and research skills, as well as an understanding of ethical business practice. You will also undertake a final research project, which can either be a dissertation or a business-based project.

Future prospects

This programme prepares you for a career as a financial manager within an organisation.

Careers support is available from the Student and Graduate Centre for Professional Success, which is the central point of contact for connecting students and business.

Bringing together employability activities from across Hull University Business School, it offers support such as mentoring and CV writing workshops. You can also gain experience working with business through a year in industry or short-term internships and projects.