PG Diploma in Business and Financial Management

Course Overview

In a global competitive and volatile market place investment decisions, managing finance and business accounts is critical to the success of every corporation. The rise in importance and complexity of financial management in an international environment poses a great challenge for business and financial managers in multinational corporations and here at Scott's College London, we will prepare you to meet that challenge to succeed in the skills and employment market place.

Aim of the Course

This programme aims to meet the needs of future business, banking and finance professionals in not only the financial sector but also other large international corporations. The course will provide you with the theoretical framework and practical skills that finance, investments and business professionals working in multinational corporations need in order to cope with an increasingly complex and global financial environment. The programme also provides a valuable foundation for those contemplating careers in further academic study in the applied finance and accounting field. An integrated approach consisting of financial management, accounting and finance and business is taken so as to provide a coherent business view that explores the interrelationships between the various components of the programme. The programme is distinctive in that it combines business orientation with financial management.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should usually hold a bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised British/overseas university in any subject or, alternatively, at least two years relevant work experience. Every applicant is assessed individually on their own merit. Higher level professional qualifications may also be accepted. Candidates for whom English is not their first language will normally be required to have taken an English language test and achieved a score of either TOEFL 600 or above, IELTS 6.5 or above, or Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English Grade B or above. This test must have been taken within two years prior to the start of the programme you are applying for. The business school also assists students whose first language is not English through close cooperation with the colleges English Language department.

Course structure

This programme consists of six compulsory modules including a research project proposal in preparation for a master's dissertation. The course gives learners an optimal balance of theory and practice with an exposure to management leading-edge practices.

• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Managerial Economics
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets
• Business & Investments Analysis
• Research Methodology

Start Dates:

January July & September (Full-time / Part Time)

Award

PGDip Business and Financial Management (120 master's credits) at Level 7

Progression

Students graduating from this course may continue onto masters (MSc /MBA) study but likewise might expect to enter industry not only as senior managers but also as strategists.

Professional recognition

The programme is fully accredited by the Association of Business Practitioners awarding arm of the Association of Business Executives a QCA recognised awarding body.