Program Overview
The Finance at The Open University UK is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to corporate finance
- Financial strategy: valuation, governance and ethics
- Research methods for finance
- Derivatives and risk management
- Investment and portfolio management
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must hold a bachelor\'s degree awarded by a recognised UK university or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission.
Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website for details.
This degree requires an aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications. You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. It would be advisable to self-assess your level of maths before registering for this qualification.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
