Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-Terms), Leading to Master of Science in Management (Finance) Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus, UK

Pre-Masters In Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-Terms)
The Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you for a fantastic range of progression degrees at Durham University, upon completing the programme with the required grades. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language.

Who is this programme for?
This programme is for international students looking to study a Masters degree in business, economics, accounting or finance at Durham University.

• Improve your academic and English language skills needed for entry to your chosen Masters degree.
• Shape a successful career in your specialist area and develop the analytical and practical skills employers value.
• Gain a grounding in academic terminology, concepts and research methods needed for a Masters in business, economics or finance.
• Develop your ability to think critically and take your knowledge, skills and career to the next level.
• Immerse yourself in the UK education system ready to succeed at a world-class university. 

What will you study?
You will study core modules, which cover general skills, and designated modules that relate to your progression degree. This means your Pre-Masters programme will be tailored to the specific needs of your chosen degree.

Core modules

• Academic English Skills
• Advanced Academic Writing and Critical Reading
• Quantitative Skills*
• Advanced Research Methods in Business

When you complete the Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance, and achieve the required grades, you can progress to MSc - Management (Finance) at Durham University.

Leading to: Management (Finance) MSc

Our one year, full-time MSc in Management programmes are designed to provide you with the tools, techniques and knowledge to succeed in business.

Across all sectors and at all levels of business, financial management is fundamental to the success of organisations. By studying our MSc Management (Finance), you will build your knowledge and expertise in this area, giving you a strong platform from which to launch a career in management with a specific financial focus. Our Masters in Management programmes are intended for graduates in any subject or discipline; no previous study in business or management is necessary. Business

The MSc Management (Finance) programme consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice- based business project or a research-based dissertation.

Core and elective modules

You will study:

• Business Economics and Accounting
• Corporate Finance for Managers
• Financial Management
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Organisational Behaviour
• Strategy

You will then choose two elective modules. The list of modules may vary from year to year, but has typically included Employee Reward Strategy, Corporate Governance, Decision Making and Business Modelling, Global Business, East Asian Business and Management and Mergers and Acquisitions.