Finance Cranfield School of Management
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September, January | £15500 in total | £29650 in total |
Course overview
Our Finance MSc is a top-ranked finance master's course. This postgraduate finance course is ranked as a UK top 10 and world top 50 Finance Master’s in International Business Rankings.
The course provides you with a solid grounding in finance and investment and offers extensive training in the relevant tools and techniques and how to apply them practically in the global finance workplace.
- Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings.
- The course is distinctive in covering the principles, tools and techniques of both finance and management, as well as how to apply them in real work situations.
- You will gain an in-depth understanding of financial and management accounting, economics, international financial markets, statistical analysis, financial modelling and corporate financial management.
- Modules focus on real-world challenges, and include a combination of case studies, participative exercises, interactive lectures and group projects.
- You may also have the opportunity to take part in activities, including the CFA Institute UK Research Challenge.
- You will be taught by faculty with experience of the real world of finance and business, as well as having the opportunity to listen to guest speakers.
- You will have access to highly effective infrastructure including Bloomberg live financial data via our Bloomberg Suite.
- You will have the opportunity to study within a truly international environment, with students and academics coming from over 50 countries.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a:
- First or a second class UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, or an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or second class UK honours degree
Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have a professional qualification together with 5 years' post-qualification relevant work experience. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.
Exposure to quantitative subjects
Exposure to quantitative subjects (mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics etc.) from previous studies or work experience is essential for this course.
English language
If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. Our minimum requirements are as follows:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and 6.0 in all components
- TOEFL - 92 total and minimum component scores of 18 Reading, 19 Listening, 19 Speaking and 23 Writing
- Pearson PTE Academic - 65
- Cambridge English Scale - 180
- Cambridge English: Advanced - C
- Cambridge English: Proficiency - C
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English III - pass
In addition to these minimum scores you are also expected to achieve a balanced score across all elements of the test you have undertaken. We reserve the right to reject any test score if any one element of the test score is too low.
We can only accept tests taken within two years of your registration date (with the exception of Cambridge English tests which have no expiry date).
Applicants who do not already meet the English language entry requirement for their chosen Cranfield course can apply to attend one of our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Why study at Cranfield School of Management
Cranfield School of Management is one of the oldest business schools in Europe and is focused on helping people and organisations create real-world impact.
Our results are recognised in our awards and rankings, our partnerships and the success of our alumni. The experience gained at Cranfield School of Management is transformational for both individuals and organisations alike.