School of Finance and Management

The School of Finance and Management at SOAS University of London offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in finance, management, economics, accounting and public policy, combining core business education with a unique focus on Asia, Africa, the Middle East and other emerging and developing economies. 

Based in central London, the school is ranked 2nd in the UK for research impact in finance and management (REF 2021) and is top 50 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2027).

What is Finance and Management?

Finance and Management at SOAS is an academic field that examines how financial systems, organisations and markets operate – how businesses and institutions allocate resources, make decisions and manage risk. 

At SOAS, this is studied with a particular focus on global and development-focused economic contexts, particularly across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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Study global business beyond Western markets

All programmes combine business, finance and management theory with SOAS's distinctive global perspective, drawing on expertise in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and emerging and developing economies.

Learn in central London

Study in one of the world's leading financial and business centres, with opportunities for networking, internships, employer events and careers across finance, consulting, international business and the public sector.

One of the UK's most international universities

SOAS was ranked joint 1st in the UK for International Faculty (QS World University Rankings 2027), creating an international learning environment with students from across the world.

Strong research impact

SOAS was ranked 2nd in the UK for Research Impact in the Research Excellence Framework (2021), reflecting the quality and real-world influence of its research across business, economics and the social sciences.

Exceptional academic resources

Students have access to more than 3.3 million books, journals, archives and specialist resources through the SOAS Library, as well as a free membership to Senate House Library, supporting study across business, finance, economics and related disciplines.

Global research network

SOAS collaborates with 143 partner universities across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the UK, including leading institutions such as the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, Princeton University and Tsinghua University.

Teaching at the School of Finance and Management is informed by research into global business, finance, economics and public policy. Key areas of expertise include:

• Global finance and financial markets – international financial systems, institutions and markets.
• Sustainable finance and climate resilience – finance, climate transition and environmental risk.
• Financial inclusion and economic development – financial access, economic development and inequality.
• FinTech and digital innovation – digital finance, payments and financial innovation.
• Corporate governance, management and public policy – corporate governance, management, regulation and public policy.

Research addresses real-world financial, organisational and policy challenges, particularly in emerging and developing economies. The School works with partners across banking, fintech, consulting and international organisations, ensuring that research informs both academic debate and policy development.

Graduates from the School of Finance and Management at SOAS University of London build careers across finance, consulting, government, international development, entrepreneurship, and the public sector. Graduates occupy roles such as Deputy General Manager in the Food Corporation of India, as well as senior policy and administrative roles in government ministries, including the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports in the Yemeni Government.

Our graduates apply expertise in finance, economics, management and policy analysis in organisations tackling global economic, social and development challenges, particularly where business, public policy and organisational strategy intersect.