MSc Financial Services Management — Study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Step confidently into the next stage of your finance career without leaving Riyadh. The MSc Financial Services Management, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals in Saudi Arabia to gain a future-ready postgraduate qualification entirely online while continuing to live and work in the Kingdom.

Built for international applicability, this programme blends rigorous academic insight with practical, real-world relevance. You will learn alongside a global cohort, be guided by experienced faculty, and develop the advanced capabilities expected of leaders in banking, asset management, fintech, insurance, and corporate finance—without disrupting your life in Riyadh.

Internationally Recognised British Degree

Earn a British master’s degree respected around the world. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, graduates receive an academic award that signals quality, credibility, and global outlook to employers and professional networks.

This recognition can open doors across borders and sectors. From multinational banks and consultancies to innovative fintechs and investment firms, a British degree demonstrates that you’ve mastered advanced financial services concepts and can apply them in international contexts.

Complete 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Move fast and stay focused on your goals. The programme is designed so that motivated learners can complete it in as little as 12 months, making it a powerful accelerator for your career momentum while you remain in Riyadh.

The carefully structured sequence of modules enables you to build knowledge quickly and apply it immediately in your work. You’ll maintain professional and personal commitments while achieving a transformative academic milestone.

No Fixed Class Times

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times and dates. Study when it suits you best—before the workday, late evenings, weekends, or during quiet moments of your routine in Riyadh’s dynamic pace.

With flexible weekly goals and asynchronous learning, you set your schedule. This autonomy supports sustained progress without sacrificing your responsibilities at work or at home.

Study Anywhere—Mobile App with Offline Access

Learn wherever life takes you. Our learning environment is optimised for desktop, tablet, and mobile, and the companion app lets you download materials and lectures so you can study offline.

Whether you’re commuting, travelling within Saudi Arabia or abroad, or catching up between meetings, you can keep your studies moving forward seamlessly and conveniently.

Open Books Assessments

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open books assessments that emphasise analysis, synthesis, and application. You will work with cases, data, and scenarios that mirror real decision-making in financial services.

This approach rewards critical thinking over memorisation. It helps you demonstrate how to use models, frameworks, and evidence to solve complex problems—precisely what employers value.

World-Class Faculty Mentorship

Learn from tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and industry perspective shape an immersive, high-impact learning experience.

Expect insightful feedback, clear guidance, and rigorous standards. Faculty mentorship helps you transform advanced theory into everyday professional advantage.

Global Cohort and Career Reach

Join a truly international classroom with peers from over 130 countries. You’ll collaborate with experienced practitioners, broaden your perspectives, and build a network that spans continents and sectors.

Our community has a diverse student base from over 130 countries, with alumnis working for international organisations like The World Bank, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Crédit Agricole, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, Aramco, United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Affordable Payment Options

Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you invest in your future while managing your cash flow.

This predictable, flexible approach makes postgraduate study more accessible, allowing you to focus on learning and career growth rather than a large upfront cost.

What This Programme Can Mean for Your Career in Riyadh

Riyadh’s financial sector is evolving rapidly, propelled by Vision 2030 and a growing ecosystem of banks, asset managers, insurers, and investment firms. With core strengths in corporate finance, risk management, financial strategy, and portfolio management, the MSc Financial Services Management can help you contribute to initiatives spanning capital markets development, private investments, and institutional asset allocation.

The city’s expanding fintech and digital payments landscape creates opportunities for professionals who can bridge finance and technology. Graduates can leverage their skills in product development, regulatory insight, compliance, data-driven decision-making, and financial analytics to add value in digital banking, payments, insurtech, and wealth tech environments.

Major infrastructure and energy initiatives in and around Riyadh also require sophisticated financial planning, treasury, and project-finance capabilities. The programme’s emphasis on applied financial analysis and strategic management can support roles in corporate treasury, project appraisal, investment evaluation, and strategic finance within large enterprises and growing sectors of the economy.

Begin Your Journey from Riyadh Today

Advance your ambitions, expand your network, and earn a respected British master’s degree—all while living and working in Riyadh. If you’re ready to take the next step toward leadership in the financial services industry, we invite you to learn more.

Request our course catalogue to explore modules, entry requirements, and the application process.