MSc/PgDip/PgCert Financial Management with Placement
Robert Gordon University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Robert Gordon University

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This Financial Management course at Robert Gordon University will help you to develop the theoretical and analytical finance skills needed to succeed in the corporate sector and financial institutions. The course’s extensive coverage of the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) means that it is recognised in the Institute’s University Affiliation Program.You will develop critical knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts and theories of finance and the analytical ...Read more

This Financial Management course at Robert Gordon University will help you to develop the theoretical and analytical finance skills needed to succeed in the corporate sector and financial institutions. The course’s extensive coverage of the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) means that it is recognised in the Institute’s University Affiliation Program.

You will develop critical knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts and theories of finance and the analytical skills for addressing financial management challenges in the domestic and international business environments.

The course will develop your ability to identify, evaluate, and propose/implement solutions to finance problems, and employ transferrable skills needed for roles within financial institutions, stock broking, investment and portfolio management, treasury and corporate finance departments of companies.

This course offers the opportunity to extend your study by a year to complete a 48-week work placement. Evidence suggests that graduates who can demonstrate relevant work experience have a better chance of securing a graduate level job.

At Aberdeen Business School, we are in the business of changing your tomorrow. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Tuition fees

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£9,060 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Over 2 years: Year 1 £9,060, Year 2 (Full placement year) £5,500. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£9,060 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Over 2 years: Year 1 £9,060, Year 2 (Full placement year) £5,500. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£9,060 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Over 2 years: Year 1 £9,060, Year 2 (Full placement year) £5,500. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£18,500 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Over 2 years: Year 1 £18500, Year 2 (Full placement year) £6000. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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