MSc Business with Financial Management (with Advanced Practice)* drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
What will I study?
As part of our ‘Business with’ collection of programmes, the MSc Business with Financial Management is designed to give you an overall understanding of the inner mechanics of business, whilst building the general skills desired for a wide variety of roles and growing your business acumen. It is also your chance to focus on financial management and perfect if you are looking to develop your understanding of a fundamental aspect in all businesses.
The programme is designed around a set of modules that are common to all ‘Business with’ pathways. These modules cover general business functions, strategic management and organisational analysis and will develop your strategic awareness, leadership potential and understanding of international business.
In the second semester, you will be given the opportunity to specialise in Financial Management. In the remainder of the programme, you will complete your research and writing up of your dissertation. Every student has a personal research supervisor and will be required to submit an assessed research proposal prior to embarking on the dissertation itself.
This programme is also available as
MSc Business with Financial Management with Advanced Practice
which includes either an internship or project.How will I be taught and assessed?
14 hours
per week.
33 hours
per week.
Assessment
for this programme takes place through group work, assignments, presentations and exams giving you multiple methods for you to show your understanding of the course material.weekly academic support sessions
designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner.developing your ability to complete a Masters degree
. As part of your induction, you will be made fully familiar with the learning resources and support available to you.Technology Enhanced Learning
(TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research.
Response to Covid-19: our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students. More information about our
response to Covid-19 and FAQs are available here.
Careers and further study
Graduates on the programme have joined a wide range of businesses, including graduate training schemes. A significant number of graduates have gone back to work for a family business or even started up their own businesses.
Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA.
Find out more about the Pathways available and your eligibility.
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Advanced Practice stage
This stage of your programme offers you the opportunity to secure a 12-15 week internship, or complete a group consultancy project, giving you the experience of the workplace environment or live business issues, both an excellent way to put your learning into practice.
This stage of the MSc Business with Financial Management with Advanced Practice takes place between your second and final semesters and lasts one semester (12-15 weeks) in duration.
The full duration of your programme depends on your start date:
September start dates:
your programme will last up to 21 months. You will have a summer break after Semester 2, and commence your Advanced Practice stage in September.January start dates
your programme will run for 24 months. There are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January. Your Advanced Practice stage will commence in the following January.May start dates
your programme will run for 16-18 months. There is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May. Your Advanced Practice stage will commence in January.The programmes are structured as below:
| Sept-Jan | Jan-May | May-Sept | Sept-Jan | Jan-May | May-Sept | Sept-Jan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September starts | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer break | Advanced Practice stage | Final semester | ||
| January starts | Semester 1 | Summer break | Semester 2 | Advanced Practice stage | Summer break | Final semester | |
| May starts | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Advanced Practice stage | Final semester |
Internships
If you undertake an internship as your Advanced Practice stage, it may be paid or unpaid and will last 12-15 weeks. The internship can be sourced by students or the University. We will support you in the application process and equip you with the necessary internship application and selection skills (e.g. CV writing, interview techniques etc). All internships will be approved by the University to ensure that they offer you an appropriate learning experience and working environment. During your internship, you will be allocated an internship tutor who will visit you during your internship and support you in completing the internship assessment.
The module is assessed by a reflective portfolio that is focused on your development via this employment opportunity.
Consultancy project
The alternative consultancy module allows you to work in teams with a business organisation, working on a consultancy-based project for real business scenarios.
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