Program Overview
The Financial Management at Heriot-Watt University is a MSc programme in Business & Management, 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 Financial Management 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: GBP 800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 800 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core courses
- Accounting
- Credit Risk Management
- Derivatives
- Finance
- Financial Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Practical History of Financial Markets
- Quantitative Methods
- Research Methods for Business and Management
- Strategic Planning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- If you would like to study the MSc in Financial Management, please read the MSc in Financial Management Student Handbook to ensure that you understand the programme structure.
- You should then order your first course and begin study. You can do this at any time of year. Simply go to \'Order Course\' (at the top of this page) and complete the form.
- Once you have paid for your first course, you will be allocated a Student Identity number (SID) and Registration number. This will enable you to download and complete a Matriculation Form. When you have provided evidence of your prior academic qualifications (a business management degree with first or second class honours from a university recognised by Heriot-Watt University), you will be able to formally \'matriculate\' (be accepted as a student of Heriot-Watt University).
- Alternatively, you can matriculate when you have passed 3 core courses (one of which must be Finance) for the MSc.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 800 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 800 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Heriot-Watt University 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 Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Heriot-Watt University 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- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 5 year(s)