Why study finance online?

Whether you’re looking to gain an entry level finance qualification, an online degree in finance, or an online MBA specialising in the financial sector, you’ll find that e-learning can open the door to a rewarding career.

Organisations will always be in need of employees to manage and earn money for them, meaning that a certain amount of job security is almost guaranteed once you have the transferable skills needed to get started.

If you’ve thought about studying a finance or banking qualification online but aren’t sure where to start, read on to find out everything you need to know.

What are the advantages of studying towards a finance degree?

• Gain leadership and management competencies as well as technical knowledge.
• Opportunities to tailor your learning to match your future goals
• Increased earning potential
• Global job opportunities across multiple sectors

Why an online course in finance?

• Flexible learning – study around your personal commitments
• Affordable – online programmes typically cost less than campus courses
• Customise your studies – review materials at your own pace
• Access study resources from any location
• Participate in live chats, discussion forums, live Q&A’s, and more
• Network with a global community of learners

Bachelor’s degree

While studying for a bachelor’s degree in finance you will develop an in-depth understanding of the sector, and be able to effectively utilise computerised financial programmes as well as gaining an awareness of domestic and global economies.

You will also become proficient in skills relating to investment, management and research. After graduating with a degree in finance, there are many careers to choose from, such as financial analyst or financial advisor. Many people choose to continue their education at master’s degree level, which then opens up careers within corporate finance, equity research, and risk management.

BSc Financial Management

Learn how to manage financial information, and acquire the business skills needed to compete in the finance sector. You will study topics including quantitative methods, microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial accounting, corporate finance, financial markets, and personal finance, to name a few. This degree programme is ideal for professionals looking to jumpstart their career. Graduates can go on to become bank branch managers, financial analysts, financial planners, and security analysts.

Master’s degrees

If you’re looking to widen your skill set and progress further as an already established finance professional, or if you are a recent bachelor’s graduate and are keen to continue your studies at a higher level, a master’s in finance is sure to provide the knowledge and skills required to set you on a path into the finance career of your choice.

Even amid a fluctuating economic climate, there is consistently large demand for experts in corporate finance, commercial banking, money management and financial planning, all of which become viable career paths with this type of qualification.

MA in Finance and Investment

A master’s in finance and investment will boost your employability and ensure that you enter the job market as an attractive candidate, possessing the skills sought after by top businesses. There is a focus on practical skills, as well as their underpinning theory, in financial and managerial contexts. Graduates of a master’s degree in finance are set up for careers in private, retail and investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, or actuarial science.

Dual MSc and MA in Finance and Investment

The MSc and MA programme in Finance and Investment will provide you with the professional expertise and analytical skills needed to pursue a wide variety of careers in the finance industry. In addition to exploring financial theory and developing practical skills, you will undertake an integrative research and consultancy project prior to completing your dual degree. On graduation, you will receive a master’s degree awarded by UNINETTUNO and a master’s of science awarded by Geneva Business School. In addition to the above listed careers, you will also be able to work in trading, investment, and risk management.

MBA

An MBA degree will develop your leadership skills and give you a comprehensive breadth of knowledge covering concepts of strategy, marketing, finance and management. A highly industry-focused degree, you will be able to tailor this qualification to your desired career path, by choosing to specialise in a specific topic. Once completed, you can expect to enter into a rewarding career in one of the many sectors of international business. The specialisations you can choose from include financial management, investment banking or international business.

Certificates & Diplomas

If you aren’t able to commit to a full-time degree programme, but would still like to gain up-to-date skills and expertise in finance, there are a variety of short courses you can study in Finance. These short online courses are ideal for individuals who already work in finance but would like to gain new skills for career growth, or for professionals looking to get a head start onto a degree programme by independently studying key topics.

Many of these courses can be completed in as little as 3 months, and upon completion, you will be awarded with a Certificate, Advanced Certificate, or Advanced Diploma. These courses may also award you exemptions from modules of your bachelor’s degree, master’s in finance, or MBA degree programme.

If you are interested in applying for a finance course or programme, please call us on + 44 (0) 20 3535 1274 and one of our enrolment advisors will be happy to help you find the school and course that will fit you best.