Our MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) programme is designed to advance a career in management within banks and other financial firms, this programme enables you to deepen your understanding of the principles, applications, and context underlying decision making in financial sector management.
Students who take the MSc in Finance will acquire a sound understanding of theories in finance and of the workings of financial markets, for a career in finance or for further research at the PhD level. Students will also become acquainted with the main issues and methods in Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Banking, and Financial Econometrics. The programme will present Finance as a scientific discipline with a rigorous methodology, but at the same time will describe the way financial markets and institutions actually work in a variety of contexts.
Our teaching offers you exceptional insights into financial institutions and markets in the world. You will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy in a global financial environment.
Why study MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) at SOAS
Learn from world-class financial experts
- we’re ranked 14th in the UK and 1st in London for Business and Management (Guardian 2020)
- we have the Centre for Global Finance (CGF), a world-leading research centre in finance, which hosts cutting-edge research projects that involve students and a global network of experts in generating innovative solution to real-time challenges
Obtain real-world skills in the global financial hub – London
- you will be equipped with strong quantitative and analytical skills to undertake professional tasks such as: financial analysis, risk management, investment appraisal and portfolio allocation
- SOAS is in close proximity to the City of London, a leading financial centre in the world with 75% of the top global companies based in the city, 100% of leading financial institutions represented, and 200 + foreign banks
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Study Financial Sector Management by Online Learning at SOAS University of London
To find out more about this programme, including module details, please visit the MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) section of the Centre for Financial and Management Studies website.
Start of programme: October / January / April / June
Mode of Attendance: Distance Learning
Entry requirements
- duration:
- 2–5 years
You will study six modules: four core modules and two elective modules selected from the lists below.
If you wish to complete the Dissertation you must study Research Methods.
Core modules
- Bank Financial Management
- Banking and Capital Markets
- Banking Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Finance in the Global Market
Elective modules
- Advanced Topics in Valuation
- Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking Crises
- Corporate Governance
- Derivatives
- Dissertation
- Econometric Analysis and Applications
- Econometric Principles and Data Analysis
- Financial Econometrics
- Introduction to Valuation
- Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
- Microeconomic Principles and Policy
- Modelling Firms and Markets
- Research Methods
- Risk Management: Principles and Applications
Find out more
To find out more about this programme, including module details, please visit the MSc Finance (Financial Sector Management) section of the Centre for Financial and Management Studies website.
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. If you are a current student you can find structure information on the previous year link at the top of the page or through your Department. Please read the important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules.
Teaching & Learning
The MSc is made up of six modules. Each module is studied in one for four 10-week sessions. You can only take one module at a time, but each module is typically available in at least two of the year's study sessions. This gives you the flexibility to plan how you study during the year, enabling you to fit your study in with your professional, family and personal commitments.
You will be individually assigned an online academic tutor for the duration of each module with whom you can discuss academic queries at regular intervals during the study session. You will also have a named administrator providing you with help and advice throughout your studies.
Before the start of each module you have enrolled on, you will be sent a package containing all of the study materials that you need to complete the module – the core text, textbooks, a collection of key articles, and any module related software.
To make your experience as a distance learning student more complete and rewarding, we provide access to the Virtual Learning Environment, which is a web-accessed learning environment. Via the VLE, you can communicate with your assigned academic tutor, administrators and other students on the module using discussion forums. The VLE also provides access to the module Study Guide and assignments, as well as a selection of electronic journals available on the University of London Online Library.
For each module, you will sit a three-hour examination, held on a specified date in September/October, and complete two assignments during the module study session. Assignments are submitted and feedback given online. Examinations and assignments are weighted 70:30.
| MSc |
Single Module |
| £10,500 |
£1,750 |
Pay as you Learn
Our distance learning programmes can be paid in full at the time of enrolment or on a pay as you learn basis. Pay as you learn means you only pay for the module you are enrolling on.
Postgraduate loans
If you have been a resident in England for 3 years you may be eligible. Click here to learn more.
Scholarships
Click here for a list of postgraduate scholarships.
Alternatively, we recommend students approach their local British Council, British High Commission or British Embassy, for information on local funding.
Dependent on nationality, employment circumstances and other factors, funding and sponsorship sources can include:
- United Nations (UNESCO, FAO, UNDP, UNEP etc)
- Bilateral Aid Agencies (SIDA, GTZ, etc)
- European Union
- British Council
- UK Department for International Development / Foreign & Commonwealth Office
- NGOs
- Educational and other charitable trusts
Scholarships
For further details and information on external scholarships visit the Scholarships section
Graduates from the MSc in Finance will be well equipped for a career in corporate finance, treasury, banking, investments, financial analysis, and other finance-related strategic roles in business.
Students who attain a distinction or merit grade will be well-placed to embark on research towards a PhD. The School of Finance and Management maintains close links with employers in the United Kingdom and its focus regions; the Centre for Global Finance has solid international links with multinational firms, governments and multilateral financial institutions.
Our graduates may wish to consider taking up work in a wide range of organisations, including:
- Deloitte
- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
- KPMG
- Euro Monitor International
- Santander
- Investec
- HM Treasury
- Western Securities Co. Ltd
- Nomura
- UBS
Graduates may also consider taking up the following roles:
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Market Research Executive
- Management Consultant
- Vice-President
- Foreign Exchange Trading Business Manager
A Student's Perspective
This programme is designed perfectly for people already working in the financial industry
Esha Mendiratta
How to Apply
Online application
Apply now using our online application form. For more information about the application procedure and deadlines, and the supporting documentation required, please visit the admissions section of the Centre for Financial and Management Studies website.
