About Financial Management And Risk, Msc in University of Greenwich

Study our Financial Management & Risk Master’s. Ranked in Top 10 in London overall. Work closely with Canary Wharf companies.

Why study this at Greenwich?

•  Do you have an accounting, business, economics or numerate background? Want a career in corporate finance, financial management or risk management?
•  Our accounting and finance subjects are ranked in top 10 in London overall (Complete University Guide 2019)
•  Our Master’s will develop your understanding of financial risk assessment and management.

Course structure

This Master's is suitable if you aim to build your financial skills set so that you are able to take up key roles in corporate finance or risk management within different sectors. 

You will develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the varied financial management and treasury needs of organisations in both domestic and international financial activities.

The design of this degree takes into account the need for businesses to address the consequences of globalisation and global operations on financial management with emphasis being placed on risk assessment and management. You will also undertake a dissertation enabling you to demonstrate your deeper understanding in a subject of your choice.

Student diversity

The Master's finance suite of programmes has a typical intake of over 80 students with over 30 nationalities. This provides you with an excellent opportunity to exchange viewpoints on global financial impacts with peers from around the world.

Industry experts

Industry experts provide guest lectures, career development advice and curriculum input. Sector professionals are involved in developing content and teaching on various courses. 

As part of our continuing Big Picture guest seminar series, senior executives from Northern Trust and Barclays are invited to pass on their insights and experience.

Rankings

Our accounting and finance subjects at the University of Greenwich are ranked:

• Top 10 for student satisfaction in London (Complete University Guide 2018)
• Top 3 for course satisfaction in London (Guardian University Guide 2018).

Outcomes

The degree aims to:

• Develop your financial knowledge in the context of the global economy
• Develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the varied financial management and treasury needs of organisations.

Additional information

Assessment

Students are assessed through:

• Examinations
• Coursework
• A dissertation.

Careers

Graduates from this programme may find employment in industry as financial managers, corporate treasurers and risk analysts.

Employers of our graduates include AES Corporation, Ahorro Corporation, European Dynamics, Headstrong, Piraeus Bank and Polish Telecom.

We have developed strong relations with companies in the financial centres in London, including in the City, Canary Wharf and Fenchurch Street. This offers you networking, mentoring and internship opportunities, making it a perfect location to develop your career.

You can also reach out to top employers through our dedicated Business School Employability Office (BSEO). Our team focuses on developing your employment skills through CV support, interview skills workshops and guidance through mentors to progress in the industry. This includes the opportunity to network with employers and recruiters at career fairs.

Entry requirements

You should have a relevant undergraduate degree at 2.2 or above, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised university or higher education institute.

If you were educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or equivalent.

If you require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK, your score must be from a UK Visas and Immigration approved IELTS test.

Alternatively, students with an overall IELTS of 5 or 5.5 can study our Pre-Sessional English language programme prior to degree studies.

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