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Applicants whose first language is not English are required to obtain a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub scores (or an equivalent English language qualification).
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of a 2:1 (GPA 3.0/4.0) at undergraduate level in accounting and/or finance, from a recognised institution, which includes the following modules: two financial accounting modules, two management accounting modules and two finance modules.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive and rigorous training in advanced accounting and finance.
The MSc in Accounting and Finance has been designed to provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise necessary to cope with the ever-changing financial environment.
The course is designed to provide you with comprehensive and rigorous training in advanced accounting and finance.
You will gain a solid foundation in both accounting and finance with the ability to select optional modules in the second semester which are tailored to your interests. You will also have the opportunity to focus on international aspects of Accounting and Finance.
This is a modular, research-led degree delivered by experienced academic and professional staff with international research profiles.
This programme provides excellent training for those who wish to pursue doctoral level research with a view to an academic of research-orientated career.
Distinctive features
You will be part of a community which is committed to delivering social improvement alongside economic development in the world’s first Public Value Business School.
You will study at a Business School ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 6th for research excellence (REF 2014).
You will be a student of the only business school in Wales accredited by AACSB international (and one of only 5% worldwide).
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Core modules
Advanced Financial Reporting
Research Methods
Management Accounting and the Control of Organizational Performance
Finance and Investment
Dissertation
At Cardiff Business School, you’ll receive a career-changing education from world-leading academics that have different points of view. They’ll challenge your thinking as you consider the world of business from a range of alternative perspectives.
On our MSc in Accounting and Finance, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Career Enhancer Team. They’re ready and waiting to identify events and opportunities to help you achieve your future aspirations.
We’ve developed relationships that range from the largest multinationals to the smallest micro-businesses, and include a wide variety of social enterprises and cooperatives. We use these networks to deliver value for our students through:
This wide ranging and varied learning experience will help enhance your career and demonstrate how you can make a difference along the way.
Although this is a specialist programme, you will have a wide range of employment options to choose from, including professional accountancy, the financial services sector, management consultancy or a specialist position in the public sector.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
