Advance your career with Lancaster University’s online MSc Global Finance. Gain the critical thinking, practical expertise and strategic mindset needed to navigate and shape the global financial market.Advance your career with Lancaster University’s online MSc Global Finance. Gain the critical thinking, practical expertise and strategic mindset needed to navigate and shape the global financial market.Advance your career with Lancaster University’s online MSc Global Finance. Gain the critical thinking, practical expertise and strategic mindset needed to navigate and shape the global financial market.
Empower your business career with a master of science in finance designed for ambitious professionals seeking practical, expert-led financial education with global relevance. This 24-month, part-time programme equips you to tackle key challenges such as sustainability, AI, investment and globalisation strategies – while honing the leadership and strategic skills you need to succeed in today’s financial landscape and make a lasting impact on the global market.
With live sessions led by academic experts, a diverse international cohort and a strong focus on real-world application, this finance master’s programme offers insights that broaden your perspective and accelerate your career. No prior professional finance experience is required – just the ambition to succeed at a globally recognised, triple-accredited management school.
Lancaster University consistently ranks among the top academic institutions in the UK: number 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025, number 12 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, and number 11 in the The Guardian University Guide 2025.
At LUMS, you won’t just learn the theory, you’ll learn how to get the deal done by developing the crucial skills and strategies needed to execute top-tier financial solutions.
A blend of live and asynchronous learning affords you the ability to complete coursework when it’s convenient for you, while connecting with teaching staff and peers in real time to discuss coursework and develop lasting relationships.
Explore five distinct modules that cover corporate finance and strategy, macroeconomics, sustainable finance, investment analysis and strategy, and AI.
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Lancaster University seeks applicants who are already part of the workforce yet eager to sharpen their financial expertise and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.
To meet the entry requirements, you must have a 2:1 Honours degree (UK or equivalent) in finance, accounting, economics, a STEM subject or another business-related subject, with a minimum of two years’ professional work experience in any field.
That said, applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree and three or more years of relevant work experience are strongly encouraged to apply, and applicants without previous degree-level studies but with both five or more years of relevant work experience and existing professional qualifications will be considered.
The final deadline for the January 2026 cohort is 8 December 2025.
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Lancaster University’s online master of finance curriculum is designed to accelerate the careers of a broad range of professionals by combining critical financial theory with the practical skills needed to lead the future of business.
You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of core financial concepts and the ability to apply theory to real-world financial analysis and decision-making. You’ll also foster a practical, critical approach to solving complex financial problems – engaging with emerging areas such as AI, sustainable finance, corporate finance and macroeconomics to produce a holistic, multidisciplinary view of global market considerations.
Through independent research, you’ll learn to apply rigorous methodologies to generate insights and craft innovative solutions, and learn to communicate your findings with clarity and confidence.
The aim of this module is to equip you with an understanding of key aspects of a firm’s financial strategy, such as ways of raising capital, valuing financial and real assets, trade-offs associated with capital structure choices, managerial incentives, risk management and corporate restructuring.
The object of this module is to develop an understanding of the workings of macroeconomic policy and to familiarise participants with the interpretation of macroeconomic and monetary data, and their impact on financial markets. Participants will gain an understanding of how to evaluate macroeconomic indicators, currency markets and geopolitical risks and gain an understanding of emerging-market strategies, monetary policy and global trade.
The aim of this module is to equip you with key concepts in sustainability finance, environmental, social and governance considerations for corporations. You will also gain an understanding of approaches to measuring, analysing and reporting business performance.
The aim of this module is to equip you with an understanding of financial models and tools used for investment decision-making. You will also gain an understanding of the basics of alternative investments and gain an advanced understanding of mutual funds.
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the use of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. You will also gain an understanding of applications of machine learning and textual analysis, and the importance of cybersecurity in finance.
The global financial market is an intricate web of forces that requires precision, know-how and insight to successfully navigate. Join the MSc Global Finance programme and gain the practical skills you need to not just survive but thrive within it.
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A complex world calls for flexible learning designed for your needs. In the online MSc Global Finance programme, you’ll find an intuitive platform, comprehensive support and top-notch education designed for real people with real lives.
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Our close-knit academic community is bolstered by a dedicated teaching staff who aren’t just lecturers – they work closely with students throughout the programme. They actively participate in cutting-edge research through the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), bringing their insights, learnings and a wealth of real-world experience directly to the classroom.
Our world-class academics take an active role in live sessions, encouraging productive discussion and debate, not just rooted in theory but in students’ lived professional experience – actively working towards the broadening of perspective and the genesis of actionable insights to empower participants in driving change in their organisations and careers.
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Our application-focused MSc Global Finance will equip you with the skills and confidence to effectively lead in today’s rapidly changing financial market. Our MSc graduates go on to work for many different kinds of organisation, in roles including but not limited to:
Some have used their expertise to set up their own companies and others have gone on to accounting- or finance-related academic careers.
Companies that have recruited our master’s graduates in recent years include: Bangkok Bank, Bank of China, BNP Paribas, Citi, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, EY, Grant Thornton, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, PwC, Standard Chartered and UBS.
Equip yourself with the in-demand skills you need to tackle the challenges of the global financial market through expert-led, application-focussed learning – no prior professional finance experience required.
