The MSc in Finance and Management is a one-year full-time course designed both for graduates looking to develop their knowledge of finance and management before seeking a first professional role, and for individuals who already have work experience in the area of finance or management and are looking to move ahead in their career. The course combines a solid grounding in finance and management principles with rigorous training in relevant tools and techniques and how to apply them in the workplace. It is taught by our team of faculty experts who have extensive industry experience and who regularly work with major global financial services organisations, multinationals and government agencies around the world.

The Cranfield Career Development Service offers a comprehensive service to help you develop a set of career management skills that will remain with you throughout your career. During your course you will receive support and guidance to help you plan an effective strategy for your personal and professional development, whether you are looking to secure your first role, or wanting take your career to the next level. Services available to students include: interview skills workshops; career planning workshops; CV and cover letter workshops; searchable online CV service; job matching service; networking opportunities; on-campus company presentations; careers fair; sector events; individual career consultations. 98% of the class of 2011/12 were employed within three months of graduation and recruiting companies included Barclays Capital, Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2015 ranks Cranfield 1st in the world for careers and reports that the class of 2010 receive an average salary today of $85,640 (approx. £55,350).