Management and Finance

The programme is delivered through lectures seminars and workshops, with lectures presenting the key narrative of a topic and being delivered from time to time by guest speakers who share with you their experiences in the business world. Seminars and workshops take a small-group format, providing the physical and mental space to engage in debate and discussion as a follow-up to the lecture topics.

You will also be expected to carry out substantial independent study following on from lectures and as preparation for making a contribution in the seminars or workshops.

The programme culminates in a dissertation or business project which both give you the opportunity to apply knowledge that you have learnt during the course.

You will have the support of an academic adviser as well as one-to-one support from teaching staff.

Assessment

Assessment is rigorous and you will be required to undertake a series of tasks including written assignments, group presentations, learning logs and a report as well as take examinations and complete a dissertation or business project.

Masters in Management and Finance programme is intended for graduates in any subject or discipline; no previous study in management or finance is necessary. For example, in the past we have had graduates from a diverse range of degrees such as Music, Anthropology, Medicine and Geography. Business and Management undergraduate students may find some content overlaps with their first degree.

This programme is intended for graduates in any subject or discipline; no previous study in management is necessary. Please note, however, management undergraduate students or students who have completed a professional management qualification may find some content on this programme overlaps with their prior learning.

What do I need first?

The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree. Check the full list of equivalent qualifications.

If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.

NB Chinese Applicants: Applications will be accepted from students who have graduated from a prestigious university in China. Entry requirements may vary depending upon the reputation of the university you have graduated from and the academic programme you have applied for. As a guide, applicants are expected to have achieved an overall average of 85%.

How do I apply?

You will need to complete an online application form.

>>Fill out the online application form

To support your online application form, you will need to provide the following documents.

• Official transcript of marks
• Copy of degree certificate (if available)
• Copy of English test results (if available).

You can either upload your supporting documents with your online application or email or fax them to the Postgraduate Admissions Office using the contact details below.

Note:

Only files of type .doc, .docx, .gif, .jpg, .pdf, .png, .rtf are permitted to be uploaded.
The maximum file size is 5MB.

College membership

If you’re applying for a full-time programme you’ll need to become a member of one of our Colleges as well as being accepted by a department. Here’s more information about how the college system works. Once you accept your programme offer, the College Postgraduate Office will get in touch with you to arrange accommodation. Please note that demand for college accommodation usually exceeds availability, so please try to arrange it as soon as possible.

Admissions process

Here are the steps in the admissions process:

1. We will let you know when we’ve received your application.
2. Once we’ve received all of your supporting documents, we will email you to let you know our decision.
3. If the decision is to make you an offer of a place on the programme we will let you know by email. Please note we do not issue hard copy offer letters as these are not required to obtain a student visa.
4. You should confirm the acceptance of your offer as soon as possible. In order to secure your place, you are required to pay a deposit within six weeks of the date of your original offer (check your offer documents for details of payment methods).
5. International students requiring a student visa will receive a CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Studies) via email once all offer conditions are met, acceptance and deposit have been received and you are within five months of the start date of your programme.

Please note: You must let us know your own personal email address when applying. Please do not use a university-linked email which may stop working once you complete your bachelor degree.

Alternative qualifications

• Other UK qualifications

• EU qualifications 

• International qualifications

International students who do not meet direct entry requirements for this degree might have the option to complete an International Foundation Year.

Home students who do not meet our direct entry requirements, may be eligible for our Foundation Programme which offers multidisciplinary programmes to prepare you for a range of specified degree programmes.  

English language requirements

Country specific information

The fees for this academic year have not been confirmed yet.

Please also check costs for colleges and accommodation.

As a Business School Masters student, you'll have access to a dedicated postgraduate careers service offering a wide range of opportunities to help you develop the skills necessary for a global career.

We work in partnership with the University's careers team to connect you with events, organisations, or individuals to help kick-start your career. You will have access to one-to-one support on every aspect of the application process, from CV writing to interview techniques.

Our graduates are highly sought after by global employers. Some of our recent graduates now work in sectors including: financial services, healthcare, government and consultancy amongst many others.

Our MSc Finance programmes develop the necessary skills and knowledge at the highest academic standards within an exciting learning environment. It is taught by an outstanding academic team from the Department of Finance.

The Department of Finance is one of four departments at the Durham University Business School. We offer a stimulating learning environment for our Masters students. As a finance student you will be joining an academic department with an international reputation for research and teaching excellence.

Our one-year, full-time MSc Finance programmes will teach you how to use sophisticated analytical and technical skills and cutting-edge research techniques, underpinned by our core values of fairness and equality of access to financial services. Such knowhow is consistently sought by top global financial institutions and businesses, and by leading PhD research programmes.

In addition, all MSc Finance students are about to take part in The Certificate in Engagement with Practice in Finance. This distinctive and comprehensive offering within the MSc Finance programme enables students to build both technical expertise and the essential soft skills required for success in a competitive industry.

We are proud of be a part of Durham University Business School, one of the UK’s longest established business schools and one of an elite group of institutions to be accredited by all three major accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

For more information see our department pages.

Facilities

Durham University Business School is spread across Waterside,a striking new building in the heart of Durham City Centre beside the River Wear and Mill Hill Lane, located just a short walk from university facilities and leafy university grounds south of the city centre. This dual‑site set up means students benefit both from the vibrant, city centre location of Waterside, close to shops, cafes, transport and the railway station, and from the more traditional campus environment at Mill Hill Lane, with peaceful study hubs and proximity to other academic departments.

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