By gathering key information, exploring possible changes, future challenges and opportunities, you’ll build an up-to-date understanding and overview of the business finance sector. You’ll explore innovation, strategy and leadership through recent case studies, and plan and deliver a research-led project to do with your organisation.

Modules

The Business Finance Industry
Workplace‐based Project 1 (A)
Leadership Strategy and Innovation
Workplace‐based Project 1 (B)

You’ll develop your creativity, and help others push theirs. From identifying, to planning, to delivering, you’ll creatively and effectively communicate each stage of a research project. You’ll then produce and discuss conclusions individually and in a group.

Modules

Creative Business
Workplace‐based Project 2 (A)
Workplace‐based Project 2 (B)
MA Project

Drawing on what you’ve learnt, you’ll produce a substantial piece of research and analysis in the form of a dissertation, internal strategy document or consultancy project. Typically focusing on your organisation, you’ll address areas like leadership challenges, innovation, organisational design issues and their impact on business finance.

You’ll also complete a two-day residential at the University, where you can share knowledge and insights with your supervisor, mentors and other students.

Modules

MA Project

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t hold conventional higher education entry qualifications.

This process is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Prior learning includes both formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and informal or 'experiential' learning (gained as a result of work experience or self-study).

You’ll need to provide evidence of your formal learning, professional experience and self-directed study, so we can see if it can be recognised as appropriate preparation for entry to a course - or in some cases allow you to claim credits towards a specific qualification.

You'll need to complete an application demonstrating that you’re able to study at the right level for your course, and in the same subject area. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

In reviewing your application, we’ll try to assess whether your application is:

• Authentic - does it reflect your own achievements and efforts?
• Relevant - does it describe what you’ve learned?
• Sufficient - have you provided enough evidence of your prior learning?
• Current - is your learning current and relevant?

If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

International applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK must take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) to fulfil government visa requirements, or have a recognised language test approved and vouched for by the University. Our Admissions team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.