Overview
In 2021, the financial services sector contributed £173.6 billion to the UK economy, 8.3% of total economic output (The House of Commons Library, 2022).
This MSc Business with Financial Management programme will provide you with the essential business knowledge, personal skills, and financial insight needed for a wide variety of roles in business and finance. The aim of this course is to not only enable you to specialist in financial management, but also to develop skills which are highly sought after by employers.
Key facts
- Develop your general understanding of business fundamentals with an in-depth insight into the financial world.
- This course has been specifically developed for non-business graduates, so no prior knowledge of business is needed.
- Specialise in Financial Management in the second semester.
- Newcastle Business School is part of a select group of business schools worldwide, following accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting – the first in Europe to gain the double accreditation.
- Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training.
- This course is also available as an Advanced Practice option, where you’ll gain all-important work experience and professional skills that will enhance your overall employability.
Academic requirements
- Minimum of a 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or equivalent
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 6.0 or equivalent.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not have such an academic qualification but do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
International entry equivalencies
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.
Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.

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