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Tuition GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Financial Management at SOAS University of London 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 Public 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Financial Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets
  2. Public Financial Management: Planning and Performance
  3. Public Financial Management: Revenue
  4. Financial Reporting (International Financial Reporting Standards \x96 IFRS)\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0or\xa0Financial Reporting (International Public Sector Accounting Standards \x96 IPSAS)
  5. Decentralisation & Local Governance
  6. Management Accounting
  7. Privatisation and Public-Private Partnerships
  8. Project Appraisal
  9. Public Financial Management Audit and Compliance
  10. Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets
  11. Public Policy and Management: Development Assistance
  12. The International Monetary Fund and Economic Policy
  13. Research Methods
  14. Dissertation
  15. Alberto Asquer

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You should have a recognised UK Bachelor\'s degree, or international equivalent, in a social science discipline. Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits. Your application may be considered if you have previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training.


English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,260 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact SOAS University of London 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 SOAS University of London

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SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months