Course Overview
The MSc Accounting and Finance is an intensive one-year program designed for graduates seeking advanced expertise in financial reporting, strategic management accounting, and corporate finance. This program provides deep knowledge of corporate governance theories, International Accounting and Reporting standards, and strategic decision-making processes. Students will develop skills in preparing financial statements for single entities and groups, implementing management accounting systems, and understanding financial management in multinational enterprises. The program includes a significant independent research component (dissertation) and offers optional modules in international finance and monetary policy, preparing graduates for senior roles in the global finance industry.
Course Structure
Core Modules
Advanced Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance
Develop deeper knowledge of corporate governance theories, principles, and mechanisms. Learn to apply accounting standards and prepare financial statements for various entities including groups. Study integrated reporting and analysis of financial statements under ISA and IFRS.
Strategic Management Accounting
Explore strategic management accounting tools and decision-making theory. Understand management accounting's role in strategic management and its integration into decision-making processes. Apply techniques in multinational organisations, SMEs, non-profit and governmental organisations.
Corporate Finance and Performance Management
Cover leadership, management, project management, investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. Study firms' financial management, long-term investment, and working capital management. Learn capital budgeting techniques and sources of finance.
Dissertation
Independent research project on a topic relevant to the program. Design and execute research, present findings as a dissertation. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skills required to organise and conduct academic research.
Optional Modules
International Finance and Risk Management
Understand strategic financing, investment, and risk management in global context. Study financial management of multinational enterprises, global money and capital markets, exchange rate risk management, and financial derivatives for risk management.
Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
Study money, monetary policy, and financial markets in globalized world. Learn techniques for monetary policy decisions, money creation process, general equilibrium theory, inflation, portfolio theory, and central bank independence.
Learning Outcomes
Prepare financial statements for single entities and groups per ISA and IFRS
Implement corporate governance codes and mechanisms for transparency
Apply strategic management accounting techniques in decision-making
Understand financial management, investment, and financing decisions
Conduct independent academic research in accounting and finance
Analyze and interpret financial statements for internal and external purposes
Apply capital budgeting techniques and understand dividend policies
Evaluate international financial systems and globalisation effects
Assess monetary policy impact on businesses and economic agents
Use financial derivatives for risk management in multinational contexts
Course Benefits
CIMA accreditation - up to 11 exemptions from CIMA examinations
Intensive one-year program for rapid career advancement
Focus on International Accounting and Reporting standards (IFRS)
Strong emphasis on corporate governance and strategic management
Flexible study schedule - lectures 3 days per week
Multiple intake dates for professional flexibility
Optional modules allow specialization in international finance or monetary policy
Significant independent research component through dissertation
Preparation for senior roles in global finance industry
Professional body membership and accreditations enhance employment prospects
Career Opportunities
Financial Controller
Corporate Finance Manager
Management Accountant
Financial Analyst
Investment Manager
Risk Manager
Audit Manager
Treasury Manager
Financial Consultant
Compliance Officer
Portfolio Manager
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Progression Routes
- CIMA Qualification (up to 11 exemptions from examinations)
- PhD in Accounting and Finance
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Professional certifications in finance and risk management
- Executive education programs in finance
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- At least a 2:2 honours degree equivalent to UK Honours Degree
- Degree in accounting, finance, banking or a related discipline
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
Varies - Deposit requirements to be confirmed upon offer
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to Varies of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)