Why study MSc Finance at BU? 

  • Advance your financial knowledge with our progression course, suitable for individuals with a background in finance or a related discipline 
  • Benefit from a blended learning experience, with combined teaching elements of theory and practice  
  • Tailor your learning and study areas of interest by choosing from our range of option units, bringing you closer to your future career 
  • Undertake a significant piece of self-managed research in an area that interests you in relation to your course 
  • Study relevant and up-to-date developments in the financial industry including FinTech, Big Data, derivatives and risk management 
  • Enhance your employability with an optional 30-week placement overseas or in the UK, with Bournemouth being home to many large financial companies such as J.P.Morgan and Barclays. 

Course accreditation

  • This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas. 
  • Students will enter the Management Level with 11 exemptions towards the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA).
MSc Award
September, January Start
Full-time Study Mode
12 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent.

Finance, Accounting, Economics or courses with elements of these subjects

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading.

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