University of Surrey
International Financial Management MSc
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Why choose this course

Our MSc International Financial Management is designed to give you practical knowledge and understanding of rapidly changing financial market conditions as well as enabling you to engage with real business problems.

Thanks to our unique research and teaching strengths, we can give you access to a wide array of international content. This includes our knowledge about the Anglo-American and continental European financial markets, emerging economies and more.

This course aims to make you a well-versed individual capable of progressing to an exciting finance career, at a wide range of international companies.

As an MSc student of International Financial Management, you’ll be based in Surrey Business School and be part of a vibrant community focused on improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.

We were ranked 9th in the UK and 67th for business and economics in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. The School is renowned for its:

World-class teaching and research

Strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise

Vibrant and diverse community

Excellent career prospects.

What you will study

Modern international financial management comes with complexity and uncertainty. This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to overcome these challenges. Upon successful completion of the masters you will be able to advise others to make better, sometimes greatly rewarding, financial decisions.

Your MSc in International Financial Management will offer you opportunities to grow your knowledge of finance, accounting and international business. Your engagement with the programme will help you to become an independent, reflective learner who is adaptable and highly employable.

This course will present you with a coherent level of knowledge about the industry, giving you the tools to excel at job interviews and make an impact in your next career move in finance.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Financial Management, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, Mathematics or Science, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

Alternatively, we’ll consider three relevant modules including microeconomics, macroeconomics, accountancy, financial management or similar.

We’ll also consider any degree subject combined with one year of work experience in an accountancy or financial role if you don’t meet these requirements.

English language requirements

**IELTS Academic: 6**5 overall with 6.0 in each element.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

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Student composition of University of Surrey

Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Financial Management”: 3060 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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