Financial Management,PgCert

    Financial Management,PgCert

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,228 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Financial Management,PgCert

    About

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    What is needed for an MSc in Financial Management?

    • 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.

    English Language Requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

    We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

    Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact [email protected] for further information.

    International Students

    International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

    Career

    Job Prospects

    An understanding of finance is a must for managers of all companies whether local, national or international. Careers in finance are no longer limited to the traditional areas such as banking, and include a range of opportunities like credit analysis, risk management, investment analysis, fund management and corporate financial management.

    For practicing accountants, this course will allow you to specialise within the industry, opening up a wide variety of career development opportunities within a number of different contexts, for example, accounting, finance, audit or economics. For those who are new to financial management, this course will allow you to develop the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required to enter into, and develop your career within, the profession.

    Is studying Financial Management a good career choice?

    Employment opportunities exist within:

    • commercial companies
    • wholesale and retail domestic and international banks
    • accountancy and consultancy firms
    • fund managers and investment institutions as brokers, dealers, analysts and compliance staff

    The qualification can also be a stepping stone for advanced research degrees (e.g., PhD) in finance.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,228 / year
    Financial Management,PgCert
    Robert Gordon University
    Robert Gordon University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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