MSc Finance and Strategy

Develop your financial expertise to the highest level with Manchester Metropolitian’s Global Online MSc Finance and Strategy. This online programme is delivered from the City of Manchester,  the UK’s second largest financial centre and one of the fastest growing regions for FinTech. As a student of Manchester Metropolitan Business School, one of only a handful of business schools in the UK that is accredited by both AMBA and AACSB, you will be part of an international learning environment that will develop your strategic thinking and leadership skills on a global scale.

From our easy three-step enrolment process to flexible fee payment, we’re dedicated to making studying and balancing your career as straightforward as possible. You will be accompanied by a cohort of similarly determined peers from across the world, from various business backgrounds, who are keen to share their knowledge and experience and root not only for their success - but yours too.

• Research focused, practically minded: Exploring topics that are grounded in the latest research, ranging from performance management to corporate governance and  risk, you will also gain an in-depth knowledge of the financial technology that is shaping the global business landscape. With practicality at its heart, you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your current role, helping you to increase your profile and performance at work, whilst you study.
  
  
• Accelerate your master’s: If you already have a professional finance qualification from a recognised institution, such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or AAT, you could be exempt from four modules of the programme, leaving you to focus on the research and dissertation elements of the master’s course.
  
  
• Speed up your CIMA qualification: As a Manchester Met masters graduate, you are eligible for an accelerated entry route to the CIMA Professional Qualification, called the Master’s Gateway route. The Master’s Gateway route will allow you to progress to the strategic level of the CIMA Professional Qualification upon the completion of one exam, bypassing 11 other modules.
  
  
• Study your way: From an easy application process, the opportunity to begin your studies at three different entry points in the year and the choice to pay per unit that you study, we’re here to do everything we can to help you achieve your goals without taking a career break. Our Virtual Learning Environment has been expertly designed to help you study when and where it suits you best.
  
• Grow your worldwide professional network: Whether it’s through our optional annual Executive Conference or live online seminars with tutors and peers, you will regularly collaborate with other students around the globe, making invaluable industry connections that can open doors now or in the future.
  
  
• Be supported every step of the way: We pride ourselves on our students’ study experience. As an MSc Finance and Strategy student, you will be assigned a dedicated Student Success Advisor. They’ll be there to cheer you on from the sidelines and help you to get the most from your time with us.

Our online master’s in Finance and Strategy is designed to work around your work and life commitments. It can be completed within two years at a pace that suits you, with a recommended study week of up to 15 hours.

You’ll study in a Virtual Learning Environment that has been designed with the latest pedagogical research at its heart. It will encourage you to develop independent thought, reflect on your own work and engage with your fellow students across the globe. You will enjoy a programme of highly interactive live online seminars and presentations, have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of group tasks that are aimed at developing your transferable skills and receive personalised feedback from your tutors, all at a time that suits you best.

There are three intakes annually for this course, with programmes starting in January, May and September.

Typical units of study may include*:

• Corporate Finance (15 credits)
• Strategy and Leadership (15 credits)
• Governance, Risk and Control (15 credits)
• Financial Technologies (15 credits)
• Performance Management and Control (15 credits)
• Corporate Reporting (15 credits)
• Philosophical and Methodological Approaches to Research (15 credits)
• Critical Reading, Writing and Literature Research (15 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

As part of the course, you will also be required to produce a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words. Our MSc finance course is vocational in nature, and our form of assessment focuses on real-world experience. Students will be expected to draw on their own professional experience and include commentary on projects that they have been a part of within the workplace.

^{*These units and their timing are subject to change.}

Our team of committed and enthusiastic academics and researchers are dedicated to providing you with the study support you need to excel.

Your professional and commercial programme directors are:

Dr Michael Flanagan, Senior Lecturer and Fellow of the Foundation of Management Education

Michael joined the Manchester Metropolitan Business School in 2008. He lectures on topics including: Corporate Finance, Advanced Performance Management and Security Derivatives.

He has previously held director-level positions while managing and running businesses and operations within the domestic appliance and PC assembly industries. With experience in Customer Service, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Product and Business Development, Michael has also advised early start-up companies on their product development and engineering strategies.

Anna Egan, Senior Lecturer

Anna has been a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan Business School since 2015. She delivers a range of modules to students at a variety of levels – including undergraduate and professional courses – and lectures on topics including Financial Management, Management Accounting and Strategy.

She strongly believes in student-facing teaching, particularly the importance of providing pastoral care to students through personal tutoring sessions.

You’ll need to fulfil the following criteria to be accepted onto the course:

• An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a Business, Finance or Economics related subject or an overseas equivalent from a recognised higher education institution
• OR an equivalent qualification such as ACCA F1-F9
• OR A minimum of 3 years relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis
• If you’re applying with non-UK qualifications, you can find further information for international students on our international website

English language requirements: 

Applicants whose first language is not English (and whose first degree was not taught in English) are required to produce evidence of English language proficiency. We provide a FREE Pearson English test to all applicants if required.

Read more about our English requirements.

With our flexible payment options, regional subsidies and discounts, we have made paying for your course, and your professional development, as easy as possible.

We offer you the option to pay unit by unit, pay the full fees upfront or pay via a sponsor. No matter what payment option you choose, we accept payment online in any currency via our secure portal, Flywire.

Unit fee: £1,083*

Programme fee: £13,000

We are currently offering a 10% Early Bird Discount to eligible professionals joining this programme.

Apply and pay your first installment by 29 March for May intake. To find out if you are eligible, please contact our enrollment team.

We offer a subsidised fee to students from certain countries:  

Unit subsidised fee: £916*

Programme subsidised fee: £11,000

Click here to see the full list of eligible countries.

*Fee based on 15 credits per unit  

For more information on our payment structures and financing your degree, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.