Program Overview
The Finance and Economic Development at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 and Economic Development 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance and Economic Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Growth and development
- Money, finance and growth
- Financial institutions and markets in developing countries.
- Aid and development
- Basic econometrics
- Behavioural economics: theory and applications
- Development policy
- Economics of inequality and deprivation
- Environmental economics
- Foreign direct investment and development
- IMF, World Bank and economic growth
- International finance and money
- International macroeconomics and policy
- International trade
- Introduction to normative economics
- Project planning, appraisal and implementation
- The EU in international politics and development (Politics)
- The law and economics of sovereign debt regulation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in Economics or Finance, or a related disciple, with at least 3 credit-bearing modules in Economics, Finance and/or Development.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow 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 University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months