Masters (MSc) in Finance

Learn the finance essentials; from derivatives and investments to mergers and acquisitions and global markets.

This master's in finance enables you to work with our award-winning finance experts to build in-demand quantitative skills. You will gain the essential information needed to pursue a range of exciting finance careers at an international level.

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This course is ranked 7th in the UK and 27th in the world (QS Business Masters Rankings 2025). Alliance Manchester Business School is also ranked 19th in the world for Accounting and Finance Research (QS World Rankings 2023).

The MSc Finance course has both CFA Institute Affiliate status and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) status which positions you to progress to a research degree. It is also linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of the leading accounting and finance units in Europe.

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MSc Finance / Careers

Year of entry: 2025

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Career opportunities

The course provides training for a research degree and general training for those who wish to take up specialist positions in Finance (such as a Financial Analyst) or those who wish to subsequently pursue a research and/or an academic career via a PhD in Finance.

Recent recruiters

Apple Computer Inc, Bangkok Bank plc, Bank of China, Bloomberg, Central Bank of Chile, Cisco Systems, Decathlon, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, KPMG, PwC and Statoil ASA.

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Accrediting organisations

The course conforms to the present ESRC guidelines for Masters degrees and has ESRC recognition as a postgraduate training year in preparation for undertaking a PhD .

The course has partnership with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.

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Age range: 20-35 Nationalities: 23