Financial Management MSc
Course Highlights
- Our strong and expanding network with key employers in the sector offers you unparalleled opportunities to connect and network with top global organisations.
- You will study a variety of innovative topics that will prepare you for a global career, including foreign exchange markets, international treasury management, ethics, governance and regulation in treasury.
- The course offers pathways to achieve two ACT professional qualifications. Gain the Certificate in Treasury (CertT) and the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF ) alongside your degree by completing specific optional modules and other requirements.
- You will work with diverse databases and learn data analysis using industry-standard software, gaining valuable experience to prepare you for your professional career.
- Triple Crown accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
- #68 QS World University Rankings 2027 QS Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2027
- Top 2 We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report)
What You'll Study
Our Financial Management Masters degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching: Taught modules – these include lectures, workshops and seminars Assessments - these will include a combination of case studies, digital presentations, oral debate, written exams, individual and group assignments Individual Project - over the summer term, you will work with your assigned supervisors to develop your research proposal to a full dissertation We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time. Our draft timetable for full-time students is designed to deliver teaching on weekday evenings from 18:00-21:30 and on Saturday from 09:00-15:30. Each module is block taught over 3 weeks. Part-time students will study during these hours as per the number of modules they choose to study. Example timetable (139KB)
Modules
- Corporate Financial Management20 credits
- Dissertation (Financial Management)60 credits
- Ethics, Governance and Regulation in Treasury20 credits
- Financial Modelling Techniques20 credits
- Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation20 credits
You must choose two modules from the following:
- Alternative Finance20 credits
- International Treasury Management20 credits
- Risk Analysis and Management20 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
Dubai is a global hub of business and hosts financial companies from across the globe and is a gateway from key employers in the financial sector. We will provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations throughout your experience at Birmingham. As a graduate of the Financial Management MSc, you will benefit from a wide range of career options, including careers in treasury management investment institutions, banks, insurance companies, private equity funds, investment banking, business valuation and consultancy. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Study Pattern
Full time, Part time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 174,509/yr
Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 174,509 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.