MSc Finance & Management

The Finance and Management course is a postgraduate taught program offered by the University of Strathclyde. The course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of financial management principles and complex financial decision-making processes. It is ranked 3rd in the UK and 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2022). The program blends theory and practice, offering students the chance to apply their knowledge in real-world financial management scenarios.Course Content: The course content comprises two core topics: Advanced Business Fundamentals and Responsible Leadership. The first topic covers aspects such as Business Economics, Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, Marketing, and Strategy & Organisation. The latter focuses on issues around corporate responsibility, ethics, and sustainability.Key Modules: The key modules for this course include Corporate Finance and Risk Management, Financial Analysis & Systems, Financial and Management Accounting, Investment Analysis, Strategic Financial Management, and Financial Forecasting.Accreditations: This program has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.Future Careers: Graduates of the program can look forward to an array of rewarding career opportunities across different sectors. Potential employers include financial consulting firms, banks, large manufacturing companies, and government agencies. Some of the graduates have also pursued entrepreneurial careers or further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.