MSc in Finance

The MSc Finance course has both CFA Institute Affiliate status and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) status which positions you to progress to a research degree. It is also linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of the leading accounting and finance units in Europe.

Investing in an MSc Finance adds up to a great career and you gain valuable quantitative skills that are in high demand by employers.  A dissertation, focusing on empirical research, allows you to explore your chosen area of interest in detail, and you are supported throughout by our high-calibre staff.

The Finance Zone - gain access to one of the UK's most comprehensive collections of specialist financial and business databases that are used by top researchers around the world.

Trading BootCamp Week - together with Amplify Trading, a global financial trading and training firm, we offer a week long Trading BootCamp. You’ll experience a live trading floor provided by two experienced traders with specialist software.

With a mix of mandatory and optional units you can cover topics such as;

• Asset Pricing
• Portfolio Invesment
• Sustainable Finance & accounting 
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Our reputation is just one reason why Manchester is the best place for you to study for your master’s. We offer you far more than just a qualification. You will be part of a culture of world-leading research and professional excellence.

At The University of Manchester, our research has a direct impact on students. The best international teaching and learning institutions are also great research institutions, and Manchester falls firmly into that category. You will be taught by staff who are recognised internationally to be at the forefront of their subject, and who can incorporate the very latest thinking and discoveries directly into your course.  You'll quickly develop skills, knowledge, and experience that will make employers sit up and listen. We have strong collaborative links with industry and public services. These inform our research and ensure that your course is tailored to the needs of employers. And to help further our research, we invest significantly in facilities and resources, some of which will be available for students on taught courses to use too.

We teach over 90 different Humanities courses at The University of Manchester and provide enrichment activities that celebrate the breadth of Humanities degrees we offer, including Law, History, English, the Social Sciences, Geography, Business, and Languages. The University of Manchester is large, yet compact enough to give the best of both worlds: city life and a campus community. Our campus occupies a large area close to the city centre, allowing students, staff, businesses and the wider public to come together, share ideas and collaborate. It is dominated by grand Victorian buildings but also has quiet corners, landscaped gardens, cafes and common rooms where you can relax and spend time with friends.

Getting around the campus is easy. Everything is within walking distance or connected via a free bus service. What’s more, you’ll have access to one of the best resourced academic libraries in the country and IT facilities to ensure you’re connected on campus and in our halls of residence.

At Alliance Manchester Business School you’ll have dedicated careers support from the moment you join us. Our Careers team will help you to develop your personal and professional skills, connect you with potential employers and improve your overall employability. From career skills sessions, tailored workshops, guest speakers including events with successful alumni to one-to-one support.  In addition to this, you will also have access to The University of Manchester Careers Service and opportunities to attend Career Fairs and employer presentations on campus.

Alliance MBS consistently ranks among the world’s top business schools and holds the prestigious triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS—an achievement earned by only a select few globally.

• The only university in the world to rank in the top ten for social and environmental impact every year of the Times Higher Education Impact rankings
• First in the UK for operations, project and supply chain management, QS, 2025
• Fifth in the UK for Global MBA, Financial Times, 2025
• Fourth in the UK and 20th in the world for business analytics, QS, 2025
• Third in the UK and 11th in the world for marketing, QS, 2025
• Fifth in the UK for accounting and finance, Times Higher Education, 2023
• First in the UK and 3rd in the world for Global MBA careers, Financial Times, 2025
• The second most targeted university by the UK's top 100 recruiters, according to the High Fliers report on The Graduate Market in 2024