MSc Financial Services Management Online from the United States

Transform your finance career without pausing your life. The online MSc Financial Services Management, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, puts a world-class British education within reach right where you are in the United States.

From your home office to your favorite coffee shop—or even while traveling—you will engage with rigorous, globally relevant theory and practical frameworks designed to help you lead, innovate, and make sound decisions across banking, fintech, payments, insurance, and investment management. Study on your schedule, apply learning immediately at work, and graduate ready to make an impact.

Awarded a British Degree with Global Recognition

Earn a respected British master’s degree that carries international prestige. This qualification signals academic rigor, critical thinking, and leadership potential to employers across the U.S. and around the world—an asset whether you are advancing in your current organization or opening doors to new sectors in financial services.

Graduating with a British degree demonstrates that you have mastered advanced concepts and methods used internationally—from risk and governance to financial strategy and digital innovation—helping you stand out in competitive U.S. markets while remaining globally mobile in your career.

Fast, 100% Online — Graduate in as Little as 1 Year

Accelerate your trajectory without putting your life on hold. Our streamlined online pathway allows motivated professionals to complete the degree in as little as 1 year, keeping your momentum strong and your opportunity cost low.

Because the learning is fully online, you won’t need to relocate or pause your career. Your studies fit around your professional and personal commitments, helping you move swiftly from learning to leading.

Truly Flexible: No Fixed Live Sessions

Your schedule is your own. There are no mandatory live lectures at specific times, so you never have to worry about time zones, shift work, or last‑minute travel disrupting your studies.

This flexibility empowers you to learn when you’re most focused—early mornings, evenings, or weekends—without sacrificing family time or work responsibilities. It’s a model built for busy professionals in the United States.

Learn Anywhere, Even Offline

Study from anywhere in the world—even while on the move. Our mobile app makes it simple to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your learning continues whether you’re on a flight, commuting, or working from a client site.

That means your learning environment is as dynamic as your career. Turn small pockets of time into meaningful progress and keep your studies consistent, wherever life takes you.

Applied, Open‑Book Assessments

Instead of traditional question/answer exams, you’ll demonstrate mastery through open‑book assessments that mirror real‑world problem‑solving. You’ll apply concepts to practical cases, synthesize insights from multiple sources, and produce work you can be proud to discuss with employers.

This approach rewards analysis, judgment, and the ability to use information effectively—exactly the capabilities high‑performing finance professionals need to drive value in complex, data‑rich environments.

Learn from World‑Class Faculty

Benefit from tutors and faculty who have graduated from world‑renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their collective experience brings academic depth and real‑world perspective to every module.

With guidance from accomplished academics and practitioners, you’ll gain nuanced insight into the forces shaping financial services—so you can anticipate change, manage risk, and lead transformation with confidence.

Join a Powerful Global Network

Study alongside a diverse cohort representing over 130 countries. The conversations you’ll have and the perspectives you’ll encounter enrich your learning and expand your professional network—an advantage that lasts long after graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations like GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Bank, MetLife, Cigna, Caterpillar, The World Bank, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Crédit Agricole, UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, ICBC Standard Bank, Barclays, UBS, ANZ, Verizon, Chevron, JW Marriott, Hilton, The ritz, University of California Riverside, Accenture, United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable Tuition with Flexible Instalments

Invest in your future with predictable, manageable payments. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you balance short‑term budgeting with long‑term career gains.

This flexibility helps you plan with confidence while keeping your cash flow intact—so you can focus on mastering the curriculum and accelerating your career outcomes.

What This Degree Can Do for You in the United States

Advance in banking, capital markets, and asset management. U.S. financial hubs—from New York and Chicago to Charlotte and Boston—demand professionals who can translate strategy into performance, manage risk, and navigate governance with clarity. The MSc helps you build the analytical strength and leadership mindset to step into roles across corporate banking, wealth management, investment analysis, and portfolio strategy.

Lead in fintech, payments, and digital finance. With the continued expansion of fintech ecosystems in San Francisco, New York, and Austin, organizations seek managers who understand both financial fundamentals and tech‑driven innovation. Your learning positions you to contribute to product management, strategic partnerships, compliance for digital platforms, and data‑informed decision‑making across payments and embedded finance.

Strengthen your impact in insurance, risk, and compliance. As U.S. institutions navigate evolving expectations around governance, conduct, and customer protection, the ability to assess risk holistically and design effective controls is paramount. This degree equips you with frameworks to elevate risk culture, optimize capital allocation, and align operations with best practices—skills valued by insurers, banks, and non‑bank financial companies alike.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your future in financial services can start now—from right where you are in the United States. Learn more about modules, schedules, and admissions. Request our course catalogue and explore how this online master’s can accelerate your goals.