Are you a finance professional looking to expand your knowledge? Do you want to learn more about the importance of financial management within an organisation? Then this course is for you.
You’ll be invited to put yourself in the shoes of a financial manager within an organisation and investigate practical, real-world examples. You’ll explore traditional and modern developments in financial practice and draw on relevant research as your foundation to build strategic approaches to financial management.
This course is accredited by
About this course
Our MSc Financial Management course will help provide you with a strong grounding in the theory and practices of accounting and finance in the corporate sector. The course is part of the CFA Institute as a University Affiliation Programme which helps invest in professionals just like you looking to expand their knowledge whilst reaching professional standards of practice.
With this course, you’ll become adept at analysing financial information and adopting an international perspective as you learn more about financial management across different cultures. You’ll develop key professional and research skills as well as an understanding of ethical business practice.
The course is broken down into modules such as corporate performance analysis, financial markets and risk management and valuation. At the end of your course, you’ll then do a final research project of your choice; either a dissertation or a business-based project.
Module options
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
Filters
Foundations of Finance
This module offers an understanding of key financial theories and practices: their strengths and weaknesses, and their usefulness in financial decision making. Key topics include financial performance analysis; risk and return; capital budgeting and management; and the time value of money.
core
20 credits
Corporate Performance Analysis
This module explains the fundamentals of value creation and the process of measuring value. We'll introduce you to concepts and techniques for analysing and forecasting corporate performance.
core
20 credits
Financial Markets and Financial Technologies
This module aims to give you an understanding of the principles of modern financial markets and instruments. You'll learn to apply these concepts by following and interpreting current affairs in the financial markets.
core
20 credits
Corporate Financial Management
This module introduces you to the theory and practice of corporate finance, focusing on the effects of investment and financing decisions on firm value. You'll also develop an understanding of corporate financial management policies.
core
20 credits
Sustainable International Finance and Investment
Gain knowledge and skills relating to the function of foreign exchange markets, international monetary and financial theories, foreign exchange risk management and international investment strategies. One of this module's distinctive features is its emphasis on empirical applications of theories.
core
20 credits
Risk Management and Valuation in the 21st Century
This module provides you with a thorough understanding of the most modern and effective risk assessment and management tools, models and practices.
core
20 credits
Financial Decision Making
This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles necessary for effective decision-making in corporate finance. By studying topics like asset valuation, cost of capital, and capital structure, you will gain the necessary skills and competencies to assess investment opportunities and optimise financial performance. The module also offers an international perspective on financial theory, allowing you to excel in various roles within the finance industry.
core
20 credits
Study Skills and Research Methods
This module equips you with the essential skills you need at the start of your MSc journey. You will learn the academic skills required for progression and develop competencies to undertake your own research projects. The module emphasizes working within diverse settings, understanding the importance of feedback, and ethical considerations in academic research. By the end of the module, you will have enhanced academic skills, an understanding of working in diverse environments, and the ability to conduct ethical research projects.
core
20 credits
Dissertation
This Dissertation gives you the chance to tailor your research project according to your interests gained throughout the taught element of your MSc programme. The dissertation is the pinnacle of the MSc course and allows you to build upon your knowledge gained in the previous taught modules, by carrying out research based on real-world business challenges that will prepare you for the complexities of entering the job market.
core
60 credits
Our academics
You’ll be taught by staff who have real-life experience working within the finance sector with a range of roles.
They’ll be sharing their in-depth knowledge of their time in previous finance roles and lecture halls as well as equipping you with the skills and understanding you’ll need to succeed.
Dr Qin Xiao
Senior Lecturer in Finance
Dr Qin Xiao is a Senior Lecturer in finance with previous experience lecturing in property at the University of Aberdeen. She gained her PhD in Economics at Nanyang Technological University and worked as a research analyst in the private sector.
Dr Yawen Hudson
Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
Yawen is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) who has worked in a variety of accounting roles for both local and international firms. Previously, she worked as a senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 in any bachelors degree.
The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the foundations of this subject.
If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.
Typical offer
2:2 in any subject area
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Scholarships
We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.
Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.
See more Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.
To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.
Our Facilities
Future prospects
This programme prepares you for a career as a financial manager within all kinds of business.
It will give you the confidence to apply for roles as a finance manager or secure that promotion in your current position.
Not sure where to go with your new qualification? Hull University Business School also offers support such as mentoring and CV writing workshops to help you make that next step in your career.
Take your career to the next level
Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.
Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.
Not ready to apply yet?
We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.
You may also be interested in...
Finance: Ranked 3rd in the UK for learning resources. National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, HEIs only.
All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.