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Postgraduate Taught

Financial Management

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You'll be joining an exclusive club at Hull University Business School with our accreditations held by fewer than 5% of the world’s 13,000 business programmes.

Open up doors to a range of careers by gaining a strong foundation in the theory and practice of accounting and finance in the corporate sector with this hands-on Masters programme.

Choose a career-driven degree and do real business from day one at Hull University Business School.

At Hull, it’s personal. Here, you’re a valued member of a tight-knit community within our Business School with a dedicated team to help you lay the foundations for your future career.

We've invested in our facilities to give you modern and vibrant social areas and workspaces, all set within our historic, Grade II listed buildings.

Our Bloomberg Suite gives you the chance to take part in real-time financial trading simulations to develop your understanding of the markets.

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.

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Course overview

Module options

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.

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Choose your modules

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.

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

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

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•0 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

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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.

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Featured academic

Dr Qin Xiao

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.

Featured academic

Dr Yawen Hudson

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

UK
International

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in any subject area

Additional entry requirements for this course

The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the subject. However, we do recommend that you have a basic knowledge and understanding of this area or business studies.

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.

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in any subject area

Additional entry requirements for this course

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

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Fees & funding

UK
International

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our 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.

Find out more about our scholarships

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

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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

Take a look at our facilities

Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory

Our industry-standard suite offers simulated financial trading activities in real time. So you can practise trading in realistic scenarios before you do it for real.

Business Lounge

A great space for you to meet with businesses, entrepreneurs and partners, laying the foundations for your future career. It’s an ideal spot to meet your course mates for group work, too.

Executive Education Suite

Our Executive Education Suite offers bookable, fully AV equipped rooms where you can work on group projects and practise your presentation skills.

Allam Lecture Theatre

The Business School has one of the largest lecture theatres on campus. As well as a fantastic environment for learning, the theatre also often plays host to outside speakers and special guests.

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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 finance role.

Not sure where to go with your new qualification? Hull University Business School also offers support such as mentoring and CV writing workshops.

Your next steps

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.

How to apply

Not ready to apply?

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.

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