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Find out moreMSc Finance and Management
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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UEA is ranked top 20 in the UK for Research QualityCourse Overview
Master how finance drives business performance and how effective management maximises its impact, all within one cohesive, forward-thinking programme.
Our MSc Finance and Management combines analytical rigour with strategic insight, equipping you with the financial expertise, leadership capability, and commercial awareness to excel in today’s global economy.
You’ll explore how financial decision-making, strategic thinking, and emerging technologies intersect in real-world business contexts. The programme develops your ability to manage innovation, lead digital transformation, and champion responsible business practices. Teaching is informed by leading academic research and industry practice, fostering critical thinking and ethical awareness across both financial and managerial disciplines.
The curriculum integrates core principles in finance and organisational behaviour with opportunities to specialise in areas such as marketing strategy, entrepreneurship, governance, and change leadership. You’ll gain hands-on experience using Bloomberg Terminals in our FinTech Lab and benefit from a flexible structure that allows you to tailor your learning to your career ambitions.
UEA offers a vibrant and affordable student experience, supported by strong connections to local and national business networks. Graduates are well positioned for careers in financial services, corporate leadership, consultancy, and innovation management. Whether you aim to lead within an organisation or launch your own venture, this degree provides the insight, adaptability, and confidence to make a lasting impact.
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Accreditations
Our MSc Finance and Management is aligned with leading professional standards and supported by recognised financial industry bodies.
We’re proud to be an educational partner of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), and the CQF Institute – awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).
These partnerships provide you with access to professional learning resources, industry insights, and pathways to globally respected finance qualifications – empowering you to stand out in the competitive fields of finance, investment, and management.
Study and Modules
Structure
In the autumn semester, you'll explore the foundations of financial technology and organisational behaviour. You'll examine how emerging technologies are reshaping financial decision-making, and how leadership, governance, and people management influence business performance. This semester helps you build core analytical and strategic skills while encouraging reflection on responsible business practices. Optional pathways allow you to explore concepts such as strategic brand positioning, financial decision-making within corporate settings, and the ethical and responsible integration of emerging technologies in business, like AI, to support innovation and enhance organisational performance.
In the spring semester, your learning will focus on financial responsibility and the structure of financial services. You'll develop a deeper understanding of how financial institutions operate, how businesses manage financial risk, and how strategic decisions are made in complex environments. Optional pathways allow you to explore entrepreneurial thinking, innovation strategy, digital transformation in business, and the governance structures that shape decision-making across international contexts. You can thus tailor your degree in a way that expands your understanding of how finance and management intersect in dynamic organisational environments.
In the summer semester, you'll apply your learning in a context that reflects your academic and professional interests. You’ll explore investment and risk management. You can then choose to complete a dissertation, undertake an industry-focused project (subject to availability), or study two specialised taught modules. This flexible structure allows you to pursue academic research, gain practical experience, or deepen your understanding of how organisations address sustainability, apply project management tools and techniques, and navigate the strategic and operational challenges in the global business environment. You'll also complete two zero-credit modules: one focused on ESG investment strategies using Bloomberg, and another year-long module preparing you for the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate—both designed to enhance your applied financial skills and industry readiness.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional C Modules
(Credits: 40)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
You'll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and applied sessions, with a strong emphasis on connecting financial decision-making to strategic management practice. Teaching draws on both academic research and real-world business insight, encouraging you to think critically about how finance and leadership interact in dynamic organisational settings.
Throughout the course, you'll engage with live financial data using Bloomberg Terminals in our FinTech Lab, and explore how emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, are reshaping business models and decision-making. You'll work independently and in teams, developing skills in analysis, communication, and leadership—essential for navigating complex business environments.
The programme encourages active learning through case studies, simulations, and problem-solving exercises that reflect real-world challenges. You may also have opportunities to participate in guest lectures, workshops, and industry-focused projects, offering valuable exposure to professional practice. Bloomberg certification is embedded into the course, helping you build confidence with industry-standard tools.
Class sizes typically range from 20 to 40, though some specialised modules may be smaller, allowing for more tailored support and interaction. Independent study is a key part of the learning experience, helping you become a reflective and adaptable practitioner ready to lead in finance and management roles.
You can join the UEA Finance and Investment Society, a vibrant community for those aspiring to become finance professionals. This student-led society offers hands-on opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and develop real-world skills through peer learning, networking events, and student-led fund management, helping you apply theory to practice in a supportive, career-focused environment.
Assessment
Assessment on the MSc Finance and Management programme is designed to reflect the demands of both professional practice and academic depth. You'll be assessed through a combination of written coursework, analytical reports, formal examinations, and applied assignments that simulate real-world business and financial decision-making. These methods help you develop the ability to analyse complex problems, communicate strategic insights, and apply financial and managerial concepts in practical contexts.
Most modules include formative feedback opportunities, allowing you to reflect on your progress and improve before final assessments. Summative feedback is provided in line with university guidelines and is designed to support your academic development and deepen your understanding of key concepts and techniques.
The varied assessment methods support different learning styles and help you build a broad skill set, including financial reasoning, strategic thinking, and leadership communication. This approach also encourages independent learning and ethical awareness, which are essential skills for success in finance, management, and consultancy roles.
While the exact balance of assessment types may vary across modules, you can expect a mix of coursework and formal examinations, with embedded practical elements. There are no formal placements, but students undertaking an industry-focused project may gain valuable experience and insight into professional environments.
Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Financial Planning Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Corporate Strategy Associate
- Finance Manager
- Entrepreneur or Financial Start-up Founder
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Graduates of the MSc Finance and Management programme leave UEA with a unique blend of financial expertise, strategic insight, and leadership capability. You'll be equipped to analyse financial decisions, manage organisational change, and lead responsibly in complex business environments. The course fosters a broad skill set that supports careers in financial services, corporate strategy, consultancy, and innovation management.
Whether your ambition is to work in a multinational firm, launch your own venture, or contribute to digital transformation and responsible business practices, this degree prepares you to adapt and thrive. You'll graduate with the confidence to navigate uncertainty, manage teams, and make informed decisions in fast-paced, technology-driven contexts.
You'll also have access to UEA’s Career Central services for up to three years after graduation, supporting your job search, applications, and interview preparation. The course also provides a strong foundation for further academic study or professional development in finance, management, or related disciplines.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area.
Please note that if you have studied business before at undergraduate or postgraduate level, we recommend you check the modules carefully to make sure that this course is right for you.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area.
Please note that if you have studied business before at undergraduate or postgraduate level, we recommend you check the modules carefully to make sure that this course is right for you.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, our UEA International Study Centre offers a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner INTO UEA. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here:
International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £14,500
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International Students: £25,700
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.