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Gone are the days when a business’s success hinged solely on its ability to adapt. Today, the true measure of growth and longevity lies in an organisation’s capacity to drive change. From leveraging AI for complex supply chain challenges to using data analytics to inform decision-making, the future of leadership now belongs to those equipped with cutting-edge skills and forward-thinking strategies.
University College London (UCL) is at the forefront of this shift. Ranked among the world’s top 10, it has launched the careers of many leaders at giants like Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM, PWC, Visa Europe, and more.
Positioned at the heart of London’s business and financial district and UCL School of Management will launch four new programmes in 2025 and continue making its mark across industries. Designed with leading academics and top employers, they aim to empower the next generation of business leaders with a deep understanding of data, technology, and innovation.
University College London’s new MSc programmes were designed in collaboration with leading academics and top employers. Source: University College London
MSc Finance with Data Science
This programme uniquely integrates the foundational principles of finance with advanced data analysis techniques, equipping students to make informed, data-driven decisions. It explores critical financial topics, including the economics of financial markets, capital structure decisions, and investment strategies, while introducing financial econometrics and data analysis using the Python programming language.
The MSc’s strong industry links bring leading industry experts to the Corporate Speaker Series, featuring insights on contemporary market trends and career trajectories. UCL’s alumni networking events and UCL’s partnership with the CQF Institute further enrich the academic experience, offering invaluable resources, workshops, and networking opportunities.
MSc Marketing Science
As the marketing industry relies more on digital tools and data-driven decision-making, this programme aims to nurture professionals who are both creatively inclined and analytically adept.
The curriculum spans three terms, starting with fundamental skills in statistical modelling, marketing principles, and programming. The second term focuses on strategic skills, including economics, marketing strategy, and machine learning, with options to specialise in pricing, data management, or risk analysis. The final term involves a business project that provides industry experience and further specialisation in digital marketing.
Each module features lectures, workshops, and practical sessions – all of which are led by faculty members with expertise in quantitative marketing and experience with leading firms.
The School of Management is located in one of the main financial centres of the UK, close to everything Canary Wharf and Bloomsbury have to offer. Source: University College London
MSc People Analytics and Human-Centric Management
Designed by renowned faculty members from the Organisation and Innovation Group, who frequently contribute to top academic journals and reputable business publications, this MSc equips students with key skills and insights into people analytics, leadership, and the future of work.
Modules cover critical contemporary topics such as sustainable work design, organisational and job design, data visualisation, and inclusive leadership, ensuring that graduates possess the most relevant knowledge for effective leadership in today’s dynamic organisations. Practitioner-led boot camps on analytics, HR, and leadership are conducted throughout to enhance practical learning.
MSc Strategic Accounting and Finance (online)
Using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to provide engaging resources, this online MSc will empower students to apply financial concepts and synthesise analytical data – preparing them to give strategic advice in diverse scenarios and lead with purpose beyond financial objectives. Key skills developed include financial analysis, understanding behavioural finance, managing risks, and mastering influence and negotiation.
The curriculum culminates in a Strategic Financial Project, where students apply their knowledge to a real-world scenario, supported by mentorship. Each module spans 10 weeks and combines asynchronous learning with live seminars, fostering collaboration and meaningful peer connections. Several immersion weeks featuring talks and sessions with industry leaders also do wonders in building networks.
The UCL advantage
All programmes prepare graduates for successful careers, thanks to UCL’s dedicated careers and employer engagement team. Using their extensive experience and industry links, they facilitate valuable opportunities through insight sessions, speaker series, and guest talks, helping students explore various career trajectories and the advancement opportunities available to them.
The School of Management’s strategic location in Canary Wharf plays another crucial role in opening doors. Home to major financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse, it is a hub of international business hungry for talent. Proximity enables students to establish connections that could lead to job offers upon graduation.
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