MSc Financial Services Management — Study Online from Lusaka, Zambia

From the heart of Lusaka’s fast-evolving business district to wherever your ambitions lead next, you can shape a truly global finance career without pausing your life. The MSc Financial Services Management, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, blends academic rigor with practical insight so you can master the language of modern finance and lead with confidence.

This online programme equips you with internationally applicable frameworks in banking, capital markets, risk, compliance, and digital finance. Study on your schedule, apply what you learn immediately at work, and graduate with a British credential that signals quality and ambition on any stage.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Worldwide

Set yourself apart with a British master’s degree awarded through a respected UK institution. The University of Salford’s academic quality, external scrutiny, and standards of assessment stand behind this credential, helping your profile command attention across global financial centres and emerging markets alike.

Whether you aim to advance within established banks, pivot into fintech, or step into investment and advisory roles, a British degree strengthens your credibility with employers, regulators, and clients. It’s a powerful signal of analytical strength, ethical standards, and readiness for leadership.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year — 100% Online

Your time is valuable. With an efficient, purpose-built online pathway, you can complete the programme in as little as 12 months, accelerating your return on effort. Move through a clear sequence of modules that build from core financial theory to strategic application.

The structure is designed for momentum: focused coursework, timely feedback, and assessments that translate directly into workplace impact. You maintain professional and personal commitments while moving decisively toward your degree.

No Fixed Lecture Times

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. Learn asynchronously, when it works for you. Whether you’re an early riser, a night owl, or balancing shifts and family, the platform adapts to your rhythm.

Participate in discussions, review lectures, and submit assessments at your own pace within set deadlines. This flexibility makes sustained, high-quality learning possible without sacrificing performance at work or at home.

Study Anywhere — Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Traveling between client meetings, commuting through Lusaka, or visiting regional sites? The mobile app allows you to download study materials and watch lectures offline so your learning never stops. Continue reading, annotating, and reflecting whenever you have a pocket of time.

Wherever you go, your campus goes with you. All you need is a smartphone or tablet to keep your studies moving forward, even with intermittent connectivity.

Open-Book Assessments that Reward Real-World Thinking

Instead of memorisation-heavy, closed-book exams, you will complete open-book assessments that test your ability to synthesise, analyse, and apply. This approach mirrors the realities of finance, where professionals use frameworks, data, and tools to make informed decisions.

You’ll work through case studies and scenario-based tasks, demonstrating judgment, ethical reasoning, and strategic clarity. The result is a portfolio of work that showcases your readiness to solve complex, real problems.

Guided by Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Learn from experienced tutors whose academic training includes world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring both scholarly rigor and industry insight, enriching your learning with global perspectives.

Expect attentive guidance, constructive critique, and mentoring that bridges theory and practice. Your faculty are committed to helping you think more critically, communicate more clearly, and lead more effectively.

A Truly Global Cohort and Influential Alumni

Join a diverse online community spanning more than 130 countries. Collaborate with peers from banking, fintech, consulting, government, and NGOs—expanding your worldview, sharpening your cultural fluency, and building a network that extends far beyond graduation.

Graduates and students work for leading organisations including The World Bank, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Crédit Agricole, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.

Flexible, Transparent Fees — Pay in Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Plan your investment with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance cash flow while advancing your education.

No detours, no delays—just a clear financial plan that supports your momentum from enrolment to graduation.

Why This MSc Matters in Lusaka, Zambia

Lusaka is the capital and commercial engine of Zambia, home to the Bank of Zambia, the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), and a broad ecosystem of commercial banks, insurers, asset managers, and advisory firms. The programme’s international frameworks in risk management, corporate finance, compliance, and financial strategy align with the growing demand for professionals who can strengthen balance sheets, steward governance, and unlock capital for businesses across the country.

Financial services in Zambia are transforming through digitisation—mobile money, payment rails, and data-driven credit are reshaping how consumers and SMEs transact. With modules that speak to innovation, regulation, and customer-centric design, you’ll be well positioned to contribute to fintech initiatives, digital banking projects, and payment modernization efforts at established institutions and challengers alike.

As a gateway to regional trade and development, Lusaka engages closely with mining supply chains, infrastructure financing, agriculture value chains, and cross-border commerce. The programme equips you to navigate capital allocation, project finance, ESG integration, and risk analytics—skills valuable to banks, corporates, consultancies, and development partners driving sustainable growth across Zambia and the wider COMESA/SADC region.

Your Next Step

This is your moment to convert ambition into action, without leaving Lusaka or putting your career on hold. Learn flexibly, apply immediately, and graduate with a British degree that travels anywhere your aspirations lead. Request our course catalogue to explore curriculum details, start dates, and how to enrol.