MSc Finance, Leadership and Management

Underpinning the programme, this module introduces key concepts and techniques in innovation and business leadership, and management in public, private and third-sector organisations. You will learn to apply theories of strategic management in their practice. 

There is a range of theoretical perspectives underpinning financial practice. This module allows you to apply this range to your own operating environment; to analyse the role of financial theory in corporate strategy and behaviour; to appreciate the nature and purpose of financial planning techniques; and to apply critical thinking to the theory and practice of financial planning. 

Long-term customer and stakeholder relationships underpin business success. This module examines the role of marketing and ethical behaviour in creating that success, in the image of an organisation and the communication of brand. You will explore these concepts and practices across all business sectors and develop practical skills in writing a global marketing plan. 

Finance for Business aims to equip non-financial managers with core tools and techniques to be able to analyse financial performance, evaluate alternative sources of finance, explore different financial investment appraisal tools and evaluate the utility of financial information during decision making. 

Investment management continues the investigation of risk and return, adding the basics of portfolio selection, index models, equity valuation, the analysis of financial statements and the evaluation of portfolio performance. 

This module aims to provide a comprehensive review of the theory and practice of organisational behaviour and HR management, including leadership, team dynamics and culture, recruitment and selection, rewards, and diversity and ethics in the workplace. 

This module explores the nature of operations management and its impact on competitiveness, through examination of operations strategy; process and product design; quality, performance and supply chain management; and project management.

This module allows you to explore different theories of asset pricing methodology and to understand the principles of risk and return. Examination of market efficiency, interest rates and yields, options and derivatives follows, together with an exploration of behavioural finance. 

This module introduces a range of research methods and types of research projects. You will learn how to formulate a research question and to find answers using both quantitative and qualitative methods. 

This module is a chance for you to plan independent research into either a current issue in management practice or a more theoretical problem. You will analyse relevant literature, develop a research plan and identify any ethical issues associated with your chosen topic. 

By undertaking a longer piece of sustained research, reflection and writing, you will demonstrate: critical analytical skills; the ability to gather and synthesise data and literature from a range of sources; and subject-specific knowledge. This will draw upon skills and knowledge acquired through your whole degree, including self and time management. You’ll work under the guidance of a personal supervisor with expertise in the subject you’re studying. They’ll help you develop research questions and identify methods and theories to investigate and analyse your topic.