Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours) Financial Management

The Bachelor of Financial Management provides a comprehensive foundation for students who want to deepen their understanding of financial management and its real-world applications. Whether you're asking, "what is financial management?", or looking to develop strong financial management skills, this BSc programme explores core areas such as finance and operations, corporate finance and investment. It is especially well-suited to students who want to expand their knowledge through a supply chain finance course or pursue a career in financial management and corporate finance.

Key Highlights

• Start Date: Jan/ May/ Sep
• Campus: 100% Online
• Credit:
  • BSc Hons – 210 ECTS credits
  • BSc – 180 ECTS credits
• Duration:
  • BSc Hons – Full-time 18 months, Part-time 36 months
  • BSc – Full-time 12 months, Part-time 24 months
• Maximum Duration: 72 months from registration
• Fees applicable for May 2025 and September 2025 intakes
• Language: English
• Accreditation: MFHEA
• Level: MQF/EQF - 6
• Fees:
  • BSc (Hons) - £7,425
  • BSc - £4,950
  • (Student Payment Plan Available)
• Awarded By: LSBF Malta

Programme Highlights

• Deliver undergraduate-level knowledge and understanding of financial management, accounting and related studies. This awareness will encompass the technological, social, institutional and economic dimensions of the environment in which financial management is placed
• Provide a theoretical framework for considering financial management and corporate finance challenges and issues and applying these concepts in practice.
• Develop the technical financial management skills and competences in relevant disciplines to provide a sound basis for further study, training and employment. This includes learning how managers should organise their finance and operations effectively and with integrity.
• Prepare financial management students for graduate employment, research, further study and lifelong learning by developing their intellectual, analytical and key transferable skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess macroeconomic factors and their influence on financial markets, individuals and businesses.
• Evaluate corporate finance principles to inform strategic decision-making in areas such as capital structure, financing and overall business financial management.
• Analyse the impact of international finance on global business strategies, operations and decision-making processes.
• Apply quantitative methods to inform decision-making and improve outcomes across various business functions and strategic areas.
• Examine the role of corporate governance and financial accounting management in business management with an ethical focus.
• Assess macroeconomic policies and international trade dynamics to inform corporate finance strategies with a focus on sustainability.
• Develop an integrated understanding of financial management subjects and supply chain finance strategies to optimise resource allocation, enhance operational efficiency and support organisational decision-making.
• Apply research methods to support evidence-based decision-making in finance, investment, and broader business strategies.
• Develop strategies for managing business projects that integrate principles of global business practices, governance, ethics and corporate reporting to achieve financial management and operational objectives.

Programme Structure

Year 3

• Research Methods
• International Financial Management
• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Year 4

• Corporate Reporting
• Governance and Ethics (Project)
• Global Business Management (Project)

Entry Requirement

Qualification

• Students will need to have the equivalent of GCE A/AS Level 240 UCAS points, as outlined by LSBF Malta on a country-by-country basis, plus English at B2 level (IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all components). Students with level 3 International qualifications can be accepted directly into first year since we cannot calculate their UCAS points
• Students can be granted access directly to the third year of the programme if they hold qualifications equivalent to Level 5. This can be HND (Higher National Diploma) and/or similar. The qualifications will have to be in a related subject and the exemptions will be mapped and confirmed by the Admissions and Academic Board. Each case will be assessed individually.

Application Documents

• The requirements for acceptance based on mature route are work experience of a minimum of two years. The student will need to provide two letters of reference and CV.
• If a student has strong qualifications but lacks an official English test, is not from a majority English-speaking country or has not completed an approved English qualification, they may be evaluated by the Academic Board for an exemption from providing proof of English proficiency based on their work experience in an English-speaking professional setting or any other means of obtaining a sufficient level of English language. This is to be done through an interview with the board, where the applicant is given an opportunity to demonstrate the level of English and explain their professional and personal journey.

Language

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• High school completed in English.
• Bachelor's degree completed in English
• Two years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (upon approval by admissions board).