Applicants should meet one of the following:
possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a relevant area (Accounting, Economics or Finance) with a minimum of a 2:2 classification.
Students with a general Business Studies degree with a relevant pathway or substantive appropriate module coverage will be considered on a case by case basis; have a minimum of five years relevant work experience in the field of finance; hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body.
In some instances those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from specific taught modules.
Applicants whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent.
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 .
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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.
This demand has been instrumental in designing this challenging suite of programmes. In order to maximise employability the programme learning outcomes are geared towards supplying students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that the finance industry requires. A key component of this is the module “Current Issues in Accounting, Banking & Finance”.
The programmes seek to meet individual and industry needs by developing students with higher-level cognitive skills and abilities who also possess an excellent practical understanding of "how to apply" rather than just "why it happens". The programme includes a 20 credit optional Professional Work Experience module which involves a minimum 4 week work placement to take place outside the teaching semesters. Students are expected to organise their own placement and all such placements must be substantive and at an appropriate level. These placements will involve “employer” input and must be approved by the Programme Director prior to commencement. Alternatively students with appropriate managerial level experience within an appropriate field can apply for “Recognition of this Prior Experiential Learning”.
The School of Management has opportunities for successful graduates to apply for M.Phil./ PhD study within the School.
OSHC: 624 ($) GBP per year
