MRes in Finance and Management (2019 Entry)

Overview:

Our MRes in Finance and Management degree is unique in two respects. First, it combines a broad based training in quantitative and qualitative research methods used in financial and management studies. Secondly, due to the research background of academics at SOAS and their regional expertise, the qualitative and quantitative research methods introduced can be applied in the context of developing and emerging economies.

The programme is suitable for students with a background of BA or BSc level who wish to progress to undertake a PhD, but who do not already hold a Masters level qualification. It is also suitable for students who want to improve their qualitative and quantitative research methods skills, and for those whose Masters level degree did not contain significant research methods components.

In many cases, students will wish to join a PhD programme after successfully completing the MRes in Finance and Management. Why study MRes in Finance and Management at SOAS

• We're ranked 11 in the UK and 2 in London for Business and Management by the Guardian University league table 2019
• We expertly apply theoretical concepts to real issues facing organisations operating in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa
• Programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals
• You will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy
• We are specialists in the delivery of more that forty African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade
• You will be joining our thriving community of alumni and academics who have an impact on the world outside of academia

• You will be able to flexibly structure your programme using our optional modules and/or optional modules from other departments, including the opportunity to learn a regional language

• Overview duration: One calendar year (full-time) Two calendar years (part-time)

• Fees 2019/20 UK/EU fees -

Interested Students.

Structure:

Students must take 180 credits. These are composed of 90 taught credits comprising core and optional modules and a 90 credit dissertation.

The MRes in Finance and Management has three components:

• Four core modules
• Two option modules
• Dissertation of 20,000 words on an approved topic

The 20,000-word dissertation is worth 50% of your final mark. During term 2 you will submit your dissertation proposal and be allocated an academic supervisor. Over the ensuing months you should meet with your supervisor at least three times before the end of term 3 for guidance. The bulk of your dissertation will be written over the summer to meet the mid-September deadline.

Not all option modules are offered every year; please check your preferences with the Programme Convenor. Also note that where 15 credit modules are selected, these should be balanced between term 1 and term 2.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to develop ideas for a fairer and more sustainable world. We welcome the brightest minds from over 130 different countries, creating a community that is diverse, vibrant and multinational. From day one at our central London campus, our students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and think globally – and that’s one of the reasons why they develop careers that make a real difference. A SOAS student is typically passionate about their subject, opts to learn a second language, loves to learn, to travel, to be surprised; and is interested and engaged with the world around them.