Programme Brief

 

              

 

The globally recognized Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University MSc. Financial Management is targeted at finance professionals and other professionals who want to develop a career in financial management, and who require a wide-ranging understanding of financial techniques and their application - but do not require high-level mathematical understanding of finance theories.

This ACTT-recognized MSc. Financial Management programme encompasses five core courses and four elective courses in Finance. All courses are industry-relevant and practical in nature and taught by excellent and experienced lecturers.

Careers in finance depend upon a strong understanding of the foundations of finance, investment behaviour and the dynamic nature of finance, and the MSc. will provide a strong preparation for a career in a wide variety of positions within the finance profession.

Students are drawn to this popular MSc programme by its academic rigour, its intellectual challenge, its flexibility and its proven ability to greatly enhance student career prospects. 

Our flexible programme structure and affordable payment plans are ideal for anyone wishing to attain a high-quality Master’s qualification. 

Assessments for all courses are currently facilitated via Timed Online Coursework. No assignment or final thesis is applicable for this programme.

 

Entitlement to credit transfer or exemption will be assessed on an individual basis. 

 

About Heriot-Watt University

Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

Heriot-Watt University climbs an impressive 17 places from 41st to 25th out of 130 UK Universities in the annual Complete University Guide (University League Table 2026), and 3rd in Scotland. Our Heriot Watt University degree is globally respected and career-enhancing.

The university has five campuses across the world: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, as well as 53 Approved Learning partners (ALPs) and educational collaborative partners in 150 countries.

In 2018, the UK Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide named Heriot-Watt University as the International University of the Year.

 

SBCS GLI EVENTS

• Registration for the August 2025 semester commences on June 9th, 2025
• The August 2025 semester starts on August 10th, 2025

 

Master's Online Tuition Schedule: August 2025

 

  • 2.5 Years
  • Champs Fleurs

A recognised first or second class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification.

Alternatively, entry can still be gained by passing three MSc FM core courses, one of which must be Financial Decision Making.

STEPS TO FACILITATE AUGUST 2025 ONLINE REGISTRATION

 

Registration opens June 9, 2025.

 

For New Students Only: 

STEP ONE: Complete EBS New Student Registration Form

Complete and email EBS New Student Registration Form together with the following items to [email protected]  

  •  National ID OR National Passport + Marriage Certificate (if applicable), in colour.
  •  One (1) passport size photograph, in colour.
  •  All relevant qualifications e.g. Degrees, professional certificates, transcripts or ACCA membership status documents

 

New and Continuing Students: 

STEP TWO: Complete associated Order Form

 

Complete and submit the associated Order Form for your programme to [email protected]. Order forms are accessible via the following links:

 

STEP THREE: Make the associated payment

 

Please refer to the “Master’s Fee Structure and Payment Information” document. If you have not received it, email [email protected] for more information.

 

STEP FOUR: Provide Payment Confirmation

 

Once TT payment is made, please complete and submit e-receipt / deposit slip / transaction slip via the following link – Online Payment Update / Notification. Within fourteen (14) days, you can expect an email from EBS informing when your student account is set up to remit the Sterling (£) fee, via the Flywire payment system, on the EBS Student Portal. Once your sterling payment is made, your registration will be finalized.

EBS will provide online course access within 48 hours of receiving your sterling payment.

 

STEP FIVE: Access SBCS GLI e-resources and online class session(s)

 

Prior to the start of classes, you will receive information on accessing your online classes (facilitated via Adobe Connect/Zoom). Information on the SBCS E-Learning (Moodle) platform, will be provided before your second class session.

Please note sterling payment is required to complete your registration and allow access to EBS and SBCS GLI resources.

 

Pre-requisites for Online courses:

  • PC/Laptop (preferable) or a mobile device with the Adobe Connect App installed
  • USB Headset with Microphone or Speakers
  • Stable Internet connection (wired / wireless)
  • Compatible Browser – Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer, Apple Safari

It is recommended that you test your computer prior to attending a class.

Email us at [email protected].

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Passes are required in five core and four elective courses.

Our MSc FM PROPOSED ORDER SEQUENCE will assist with course selection.

 

EXAMINATIONS

There are three (3) EBS Examination Diets: April, August and December. 

However, SBCS Tuition Semesters remains January – April/May and August – October/November.

All examinations will be delivered as ‘Timed-Online-Coursework’.

Information regarding the examination registration and re-schedule deadline dates will be provided once registered.

Table of Requirements:

 Assessment Type  Timed-Online-Coursework
 Assessment format  Online
 Scope of work required  3-4 hours
 Duration  Submit within 24-hour window
 Permissible file type for submission  Word-based file (and submit as Word-based. No conversion please)  
 Submit Handwritten based file?   Not permissible in all sections and all question types (will be rejected)
 Diagrams drawn  Avoid where possible. However, if any are necessary, they should be   of very limited use, and only submitted within a Word-based file

– Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

 

EXEMPTIONS

For further information on exemptions, please see below link:

If you have any questions regarding the exemption and credit award policy, specifically in relation to your own qualifications, please contact Edinburgh Business School ([email protected]) before submitting a formal application.