Why study MSc Finance at BU?
- Build on your knowledge: For those with a background in finance or a related subject.
- Learn in different ways: Mix of theory and hands-on practice.
- Shape your own learning: Pick optional units that match your interests and goals.
- Explore a topic you care about: Complete an independent research project in your chosen area.
- Understand key areas of finance: Cover topics like risk, derivatives, data analysis, and financial modelling.
- Enhance your employability: Optional 30-week placement in the UK or abroad, with Bournemouth being home to many large financial companies such as J.P.Morgan.
Course accreditations
- This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.
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Students will enter the Management Level with 11 exemptions towards the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA).
Business Graduates Association
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Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, January 2026
Location:
Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)
Duration:
September: 1 year full-time, 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time, 2 years with optional 30-week work placement
Accreditations:
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Required subjects:
Finance, Accounting, Economics or courses with elements of these subjects
Entry requirements:
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.