Finance

Entry requirements

You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission.

This diploma requires an aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications. You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. It would be advisable to self-assess your level of maths before registering for this qualification.

Months of entry

November

Course content

This qualification is designed to support professional development and practice in a wide range of roles in finance, whether you are developing in your career or aspiring to enter the sector, such as investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance, treasury, and consultancy. It provides a thorough grounding in areas such as the financing of companies and other organisations finance, instruments and structures of financial markets, financial decision-making, valuation, mergers & acquisitions and financial reporting. It develops competences in applying statistical and econometric techniques, and equips you with knowledge of the fundamentals of Islamic finance, ethics, and corporate governance. You can choose to specialise either in derivatives and financial risk management, or in investment and portfolio management.

Information for international students

This qualification can be studied from anywhere in the world.

Fees and funding

For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.