MSc Audit

Institution University of Glamorgan
Method At the institution
Location Pontypridd
Type Masters

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MSc Audit

Objectives This programme aims to: * Develop critically the knowledge and skills needed for successful practice in audit * Engender a spirit of critical enquiry and a belief in the importance of continual professional development * Foster critical appraisal skills and attitudes towards the audit of business data * Provide students with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Entry requirements Entry Requirements: Admission to the programme is through meeting both the academic and English language requirements. Academic requirements: * An undergraduate accounting, audit or finance degree from a UK university, second class honours or higher. * An undergraduate business degree with an appropriate level of audit content, from a UK university, second class honours or higher. * Fast Track programme – holders of IIA Advanced Diploma * Equivalent accredited international or professional qualifications are acceptable English language requirements: * English as mother tongue, or * Any degrees, diplomas or certificates eligible above should have been taught and assessed in English, or * English fluency to TOEFL 550 or higher, or IELTS 6.5 or higher
Academic title MSc Audit
Course description Brief Overview:

The MSc Audit is designed to appeal to students seeking a career in the fast growing area of audit and corporate governance.

The Fast Track variant of the programme is offered to holders of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Advanced Diploma professional qualification, who will only have to undertake the Dissertation module. The Fast Track programme is undertaken part time over 6 to 9 months; an intensive induction session followed by an agreed programme of applied research with the support of an appointed dissertation supervision.

Holders of the IIA Diploma and are exempt ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA qualified accountants may be entitled to exemptions from significant parts of the programme.

Course Content

The programme will encompass the following subject areas;

    * Corporate Governance
    * Advanced Cases in Auditing
    * Managing Financial Resources
    * Risk Management and Audit Assurance
    * Computer Forensics
    * Contemporary Issues in Auditing
    * Research Methods

Students will also be required to complete a Dissertation. Following guidance on suitable topic areas and the application of appropriate research methods, students will start work on a Dissertation in an area of audit or internal audit. Topics in related subject areas such as corporate governance and accountability may also be studied. The dissertation itself will be around 20,000 words in length. This is a self-managed piece of investigation, based on an audit theme. Students’ own efforts will be supplemented by advice and encouragement from an academic supervisor.

How To Study

Modules will be delivered by a combination of methods, including formal lectures, tutorials, workshops, case study analysis and discussion groups. There is a mixture of methods of assessment, including examinations and coursework based assignments. The final stage of assessment is a dissertation.

The Fast Track programme involves one module – following the induction session, the dissertation module will be delivered on a self study basis – augmented by regular correspondence (including electronic means) and meetings with a tutor. In addition, subject discussion groups with other students on the programme may be used to facilitate debate.

Career prospects

Holders of the MSc Audit award – coupled with previous qualifications in business studies, accounting or audit are likely to be highly marketable. Recent corporate scandals and increased awareness of governance issues have raised the profile of this key area of business.

There is a growing demand for highly trained, commercially aware graduates in the field of corporate governance , internal audit and general audit.

This course will give enhance your employability by adding to your portfolio of qualifications and skills. By successfully completing the course you will have demonstrated your applied skills of critical analysis, research and communication in the fast changing audit context.