Corporate financial management and investment banking is at the core of this Masters programme and the skills acquired are sought after in the City of London. In this MSc course, you will learn through hands-on sessions and extensive use of case-study based learning and financial analysis simulations. You'll be fascinated by the exciting world of investment banking, venture capital, private equity, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. You will specialise in corporate investment and capital budgeting decisions, IPOs, payout policy, capital structure, financial analysis, valuation and modelling, as well as risk management. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of financial markets, securities trading and quantitative techniques. You will also be able to specialise further through a wide range of additional elective topics. The course is designed to help you: Speak clearly in meetings, presentations and group settings Write professionally for business, everything from emails to reports writing Learn industry-specific terminology Prepare for your career with confident communication for interviews and networking Assessments can also be due during the teaching weeks. Summer Semester resits are scheduled as needed and could be as late as January/February of the following year.
Which department am I in?
Finance and Accounting
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£29,150.00 (US$ 37,645)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline
Expected July 2027
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Henley Business School - Whiteknights campus
Whiteknights,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG6 6UD, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Undergraduate Degree - A good second class honours degree or the equivalent from an Internationally recognised University. Degree Discipline - Any degree discipline, but must have a satisfactory existing level of numeracy.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.