Ready to shape the financial decisions that drive the global economy? This course will prepare you to excel in one of the world’s most dynamic, influential sectors. With a blend of cutting-edge academic insight and practical expertise, you’ll be well-equipped with the skills that top employers demand.

You’ll be guided by expert academics and industry professionals as you apply financial principles and techniques to real-world challenges through live client projects, immersive simulations and optional short-term internships. Our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Suite will give you access to live market data, enabling you to analyse trends and make informed financial decisions with professional precision.

Our career-focused approach ensures you graduate with more than technical knowledge. You’ll gain the confidence, industry awareness and analytical skills to stand out in competitive finance roles.

Ready to switch careers or dive deeper into the fast-moving world of accounting and finance? This course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to stand out in a competitive field. You’ll explore core financial principles and ethical challenges in real-world contexts through engaging modules and practical assessments.

You’ll gain hands-on experience using our Bloomberg Trading Suite which is fully integrated into your learning and ideal for building real-world data analysis skills. You’ll also complete an independent research project you can tailor towards your future career goals.

We work closely with leading bodies like ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA to keep the course aligned with industry demands. Throughout your studies, you’ll have the chance to connect with top employers and professionals across Manchester and beyond, opening doors to exciting opportunities after graduation. 

Step into the fast-paced world of global business and explore new, high-growth markets.

This course dives into the economic, political, cultural and regulatory forces shaping international business today. You’ll explore a range of disciplines, from cutting-edge global theories to power dynamics across regions, gaining insight into what drives success in multinational organisations.

Through hands-on, real-world assessments you’ll apply what you learn to practical business challenges, sharpening your skills and building a strong professional mindset. Plus, you can boost your career prospects with an optional year-long internship, giving you valuable industry experience and helping you stand out to future employers. 

Accelerate your leadership and make a positive impact on your career.

Whether you have a background in business, or a degree in a different subject, the year you spend on this course helps you to develop three key capabilities that will make you a successful leader:

• Strategic awareness

• The ability to measure performance and impact

• An understanding of the sustainable stewardship of resources

We’ll help you achieve this by teaching you content, and giving you practical experiences, that boosts your employability and relevance in the industry. One of the ways in which we do this is by using tech platforms and digital software, like SimVenture Evolution, to integrate the workplace into your studies and to simulate the business environment in our classroom. This gives you the opportunity to take the knowledge you’ve learned and apply it to a real-life scenario, equivalent to industry-level professional experience.