MSc Finance and Management

The MSc Finance and Management degree is offered as a 12 month, full-time intensive Master's programme designed to meet the needs of non-business graduates wanting to develop a career in finance and management.

This programme is designed to provide students with a good foundation and understanding of the accounting and finance principles. The taught modules will give students a clear understanding of the role of accounting, finance and other general management disciplines to ensure successful operations in a range of business settings, including financial, non-financial and public sector organisations. It is designed for candidates wishing to acquire expertise in accounting and finance, whilst developing the necessary skills for general management roles as well. The course builds on the Business School's existing partnerships with Norwich's Financial District, which is one of the largest in the UK.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

• Understand the foundations of finance and the operation of financial markets and provision of financial services
• Assess critically the relationship between organisations, their external context and their management process
• Review critically and apply creatively the body of knowledge relating to organisations, their external context and their management process
• Make informed judgements about the appropriate application of theory to managerial practice in relation to organisations, their external context and their management process
• Evaluate and recommend options for the improvement of managerial practice in relation to organisations, their external context and their management process
• Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organisational processes, systems, and people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Entry Requirements

• Degree Subject: All subjects excluding Business (unless studied in a non-UK context)
• Degree Classification: Good 2.2 or equivalent

Entry Requirement

Applicants should normally have a good first degree from a recognised higher education institution in the UK or overseas in disciplines other than business or management. Applicants from overseas may hold a non-UK degree in any discipline.

It is normal for undergraduate students to apply for entry to postgraduate programmes in their final year of study. Applicants who have not yet been awarded a degree may be offered a place conditional on their attaining a particular class of degree.

UEA Social Sciences at Master's Level

Feed your passion for the social sciences at UEA. Deepen your knowledge, specialise, take your career to the next level, challenge yourself, give yourself the edge with employers.

There's no better place to immerse yourself in every detail of your chosen field.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of East Anglia is home to seven Schools of Study working at the forefront of academic and professional development. Individuals studying within the Faculty are able to benefit from outstanding academic expertise and independent study facilities.

With an excellent research and teaching profile, the Faculty offers strong international links to institutes, public and private sector organisations, international networks, governments, policy advisers, and research councils throughout the world.

Its brilliant reputation guarantees that graduates are equipped to enter a wide range of professions with the essential skills needed to succeed. The seven interdisciplinary Schools of Study have powerful reputations in the fields of: • Business Management • Economics • Education and Lifelong Learning • International Development • Law • Social Work and Social Policy • Psychology

Postgraduate Funding

Postgraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and PhD Studentships are available to students within the Faculty of Social Sciences and are usually awarded on the basis of academic merit. Application deadlines vary, so you are strongly advised to apply as early as possible in your year of entry. To explore further detail on funding linked to your area of study visit UEA’s dedicated page for Postgraduate funding opportunities.

UEA: WORLD LEADING INSTITUTION WITH STUDENTS AT ITS HEART

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally renowned, campus-based university that delivers top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students. UEA’s postgraduate community is around 3,500 students, forming one of the central strengths of the University.

Proving its pioneering spirit, UEA proudly sits in the Top 1% of universities in the world (Times Higher World League Table 2015-16) and consistently performs in the Top 5 for student experience in the National Student Survey since it began 10 years ago.

The campus is located in a lush, green area of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. It’s just two miles from the heart of the city, which is easily reached by foot, bike or bus. The stunning Norfolk coast is 1 hour away, and London a swift 2 hours by train. This uniquely-placed University is also part of the Norwich Research Park , one of Europe's biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environmental, health and plant science.

Sporting facilities on campus include the Sportspark , which houses an Olympic-sized swimming pool and regularly hosts local and international athletic events. UEA also offers the world famous Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and hosts an International Literary Festival that featuring famous names such as Ian McEwan, Kazuo Ishiguro and Anne Enright (all UEA Creative Writing course alumni).

If you want to change the world with your degree, make an impact in your industry and reach your full potential - the University of East Anglia is a brilliant next step.