The MSc Accounting and Finance programme is suitable for anyone wishing to acquire specialist knowledge within the realm of accountancy and finance, and who aspire to pursue a career in the financial sector, either as an analyst or accountant. This programme offers a suite modules, core and optional, which will enable learners to choose some modules to suit their individual needs and interest.
This MSc is also suitable for individuals who aim to become professionally qualified accountants as it offers modules which are closely aligned to the Professional level syllabus of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. By choosing a set combination of modules, learners can simultaneously cover key aspects of ACCA's Professional level syllabus.
All the Finance based Masters programmes within the School of Management have full access to the Financial Times on-line and the opportunity to learn and carry out practical work in our dedicated, state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Lab. The virtual financial platform allows you to access and engage with live market data through applying practical evaluation and financial modelling. The programme also offers you an opportunity to gain the Bloomberg certificate - Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), which is widely recognised in the banking and financial industry.
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The programme comprises of a taught element, worth 140 credits and a final compulsory non-taught Dissertation worth 40 credits. The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of the 180 credits.
The taught element of the programme is delivered over two semesters, where each taught module is worth 20 credits. The taught modules to be completed are:
Compulsory Taught Modules:
Advanced Financial Management (20 credits)
Advanced Performance Management (20 credits)
Corporate Finance And Risk (20 credits)
Current Issues in Accounting, Banking & Finance (20 credits)
Governance Risk & Ethics (20 credits)
Research Methods (20 credits)
Optional Taught Modules (choice of one)
Capital Markets And Derivatives) (20 credits)
Innovation and Risk Management (20 credits)
Professional Work Experience (20 credits)
Quantitative Finance (20 credits)
The demand for highly skilled and knowledgeable finance professionals is now more global than ever before. No longer are London and New York the only homes for large multi-national international financial businesses and institutions. These potential employers are now additionally located in the Middle and Far- East and a postgraduate student is almost as likely to find their first job in Dubai, Bahrain or Shanghai as in the traditional centres.
The School of Management has opportunities for successful graduates to apply for M.Phil./ PhD study within the School.
OSHC: 624 ($) GBP per year
