ObjectivesDesigned for individuals who want to work at the most senior levels within finance and accounting, this specialist Masters degree will help you develop a critical understanding of the latest financial and accounting principles, theories, and contemporary financial practices Introduces you to the theory of finance, international financial markets, corporate finance and governance and the issues surrounding corporate risk Opportunities to study areas such as international financial regulation, global management theory and entrepreneurial finance You will benefit from working with outstanding facilities – our Learning Centre offers state-of-the-art technology with 24-hour online access to high quality learning resources
Entry requirementsYou should normally have at least one of the following: An Honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent in either accounting, economics, finance or other related areas such as financial studies. In addition, students with degrees in business with an emphasis in accounting, economics or finance will also be considered If English is not your first language, you will need to have: a TOEFL score of 550 or above, an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, evidence of English proficiency equivalent to the above Applications are also welcome from individuals who do not possess the above qualifications but who have significant management experience and are able to demonstrate previous non-certified learning equivalent to the above. In such cases, admission will be based on an evaluation of your ability to contribute to, benefit and achieve the award
Academic titleMSc Finance and Accounting
Course descriptionFuture prospects
This innovative award provides a challenging programme of study and an alternative route into the accounting, financial management and financial analysts professions
Typical modules may include
-Accounting Theory
-Current Issues in Finance and Accounting
-Dissertation
-Global Financial Analysis
-Quantitative Techniques
-Research in Management Studies
-Theory of Financial Management