MSc Finance
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Finance. Shape Value.
The MSc Finance is designed to cultivate agile, analytically skilled professionals capable of navigating the complexities of global financial systems. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme is rooted in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) syllabus — ensuring rigorous alignment with industry standards while extending beyond technical proficiency to address the ethical, technological, and sustainability challenges shaping contemporary finance.
You'll engage with corporate finance, sustainable finance, financial technologies, and governance through a critical lens. The programme develops a systems-level understanding of finance — how strategic financial decisions drive value creation, how digital innovations like blockchain and AI are transforming financial services, and how ethical leadership underpins resilient institutions. Graduates emerge prepared for high-demand roles in investment, corporate strategy, FinTech, and governance advisory.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Financial Leadership.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's research-led finance faculty ensures you graduate with a globally recognised and respected qualification.
Why This Programme?
- CFA-Aligned Curriculum: Rigorously mapped to the Chartered Financial Analyst syllabus
- Sustainable Finance Built In: ESG investing, climate finance, carbon markets, and responsible investment
- FinTech Fluency: Blockchain, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and ethical algorithmic governance
- Governance and Ethics: Real-world case studies of corporate scandals and reform initiatives
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 6 years
Your MSc Finance degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Finance Director / CFO
- Investment Analyst
- Corporate Finance Manager
- FinTech Strategy Lead
- ESG / Sustainable Finance Specialist
- Treasury & Risk Manager
- Corporate Governance Advisor
- Portfolio Manager
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc Finance consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Global Financial Technologies (30 credits)
- Module 2: Corporate Finance (30 credits)
- Module 3: Corporate Governance and Ethics (30 credits)
- Module 4: Sustainable Finance (30 credits)
Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Global Financial Technologies (30 credits)
- Emerging financial models within digital ecosystems
- Blockchain applications and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
- Fintech platforms and ethical algorithmic governance
- Financial innovation through regulatory, legal, and societal lenses
- Advising on responsible financial strategies in digital industries
Module 2: Corporate Finance (30 credits)
- Strategic and operational dimensions of financial management
- Sources of finance, investment decisions, and capital structures
- Dividend policy and value creation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate growth
- Risk assessment and value optimisation in complex markets
Module 3: Corporate Governance and Ethics (30 credits)
- Roles and responsibilities of boards, shareholders, and regulators
- Ethical theories applied to financial decision-making
- Case studies of corporate scandals and reform initiatives
- The interplay between governance practices and organisational performance
- Building resilient institutions through ethical leadership
Module 4: Sustainable Finance (30 credits)
- ESG factors influencing investment strategies
- Regulatory compliance and long-term financial performance
- Climate finance and carbon markets
- Responsible investment and impact strategies
- Assessing opportunities through both financial and ethical lenses
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of finance theory to a strategic challenge
- Synthesis of corporate finance, ESG, FinTech, and governance perspectives
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance