Management and Finance MSc
Birkbeck, University of London
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Languages and Area Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £33500 | £18000 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £45000 | £9500 - £27500 | £11500 - £43000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25625 | £23693 | £27744 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22269 - £29904 | £17937 - £29563 | £21216 - £36573 |
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Course Description
The MSc Management and Finance provides in-depth knowledge of contemporary issues in management and empirical finance, in particular financial management, financial reporting, small business finance, financial modelling and international finance.
The course is specifically designed to equip you with the quantitative analysis and applied financial management skills required for a career in investment, financial institutions, or any other financial management-related job.
You will learn how to critically analyse financial proposals and empirical applications of corporate finance, and also gain an understanding of the applied financial management tools used by firms and financial markets participants.
Highlights
- Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.
- Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
- This programme is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme and has a limited number of CFA scholarships available.
- We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
- You will have access to Moodle, our online learning resource where all information and materials relating to your programme of study and modules are available, as well as the Birkbeck Library and e-Library.
Careers and employability
Graduates can pursue career paths in investment, financial management and insurance. Possible professions include:
- risk manager
- corporate investment banker
- insurance underwriter
- systems analyst
- chartered management accountant.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Management and Finance MSc at Birkbeck, University of London
| 20% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
Costs
Tuition Fees Management and Finance MSc
| England UK | £16260 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £16260 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £16260 | year 1 |
| Wales | £16260 | year 1 |
| International | £24000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London (BBK) was established in 1823, and takes a different stance towards admissions than many other universities. Applicants are encouraged by BKK to apply even if they don’t possess the traditional qualifications normally required, as applications here are also considered based on an assessment of your knowledge on the subject, and any work experience you might have. Being located in the very centre of London, students will have all the advantages of the city’s public transport connections, as well as the chance to live in such a diverse and vibrant city with all that it offers.
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Student composition of Birkbeck, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Birkbeck, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4800
- postgraduates:
- 2810
- Total:
- 7610
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Finance”: 1285 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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