Finance MSc

Master financial markets. You will gain exemptions from three ACCA papers. You will dive into real-world financial challenges and elevate your career prospects

School of Business

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Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Full time
Duration
12 months
Location
Dundee City Campus

MSc Finance gives you a strong grasp of finance, financial markets, and risk. These are vital areas in today's changing global economy.

You will develop expertise in:

  • financial markets and institutions
  • risk management strategies
  • investment analysis
  • statistical techniques for financial decision-making

You will learn to evaluate asset prices, company valuations, and global financial trends. This will happen through real-world case studies and financial modelling. By the end of your master’s degree, you will be prepared for jobs in finance at top firms and institutions around the world.

A master’s in finance is for anyone looking to fast-track their career in the world of money, markets, and big decisions. Whether you want to break into investment banking, fintech, corporate finance, or even start your own venture, this degree gives you the advanced skills and industry connections to stand out.

You’ll dive deep into:

  • financial modelling
  • risk management
  • global markets

You will network with top professionals. You will also gain hands-on experience through industry projects and internships.

In a world where financial expertise is in high demand, a master’s in finance opens doors to high-paying, dynamic roles where you can make a real impact. If you love numbers, strategy, and the thrill of making smart financial moves, this is your ticket to an exciting and rewarding career.

At the University of Dundee School of Business, you’ll experience a dynamic learning environment. Our courses blend hands-on teaching with cutting-edge technology.

Our hybrid approach combines in-person classes with online resources. This gives you the flexibility to learn your way.

Our master's degrees are all about helping you build the skills you need to succeed in your future career. You’ll get real-world experience while you study. This will be done through industry projects, internships, networking events, and guest lectures.

You will gain three paper exemptions from the ACCA. This will get you much closer to full professional accreditation, which should make your master's degree stand out.

You’ll have access to the Centre for Entrepreneurship. This is where expert mentors, networking events, and start-up programmes will help you turn your ideas into reality. From shaping your concept to finding investment, you'll be supported every step of the way.

When you graduate, you won’t just have a degree. You’ll have practical skills and ongoing support you can use right away to start up your own venture or to jump into an exciting global career.

You’ll explore both foundational and advanced topics. This allows you to build the skills to tackle real-world global finance challenges in areas such as:

  • financial modelling
  • risk management
  • global market trends

Guided by expert staff, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s fast-moving finance world. It’s about thinking globally, acting decisively, and preparing for an exciting future.

Studying MSc Finance at the School of Business, University of Dundee

Immaculate Nabyoto, an MSc Finance student at the University of Dundee, shares her experience of studying in a programme that offers industry connections, CFA-aligned modules, and ACCA exemptions
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Finance degrees

You can choose to study one of the following degrees, with the option being open to change your choice upon arrival at the University:

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“The course is comprehensive, and the diversity of modules helped me to apply multiple approaches and broadened my knowledge. Professors are always cheerful to assist you - trust me when I say that!”

Namrata Sarkar, MSc Finance

“The professors were super kind, accommodating, and willing to help. As a student, I always felt that my ideas were heard, and any inconvenience was taken into consideration and acted upon.”

Sofia Abounnaim, MSc Finance

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