Finance (E83)

Open University

Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning 1.5 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

Finance (E83) PgDip is a postgraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 1.5 years.

About this course

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 competencies 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.

Key features of the course

- Provides an up-to-date perspective on both theory and practice in national and international contexts

- Learn and apply the most important tools for financial analysis and decision support

- Acquire competencies in statistical and econometric analysis

- Develop your digital literacy skills, research capabilities and critical thinking

- Opens up the opportunity to top up to the MSc in Finance in just one more year by completing a dissertation module.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
1.5 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance