Master in Science in Accounting & Finance

Comments about Master in Science in Accounting & Finance - At the institution - Windsor - Berkshire

• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Good UK Honours Degree (minimum of a lower second class) or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references. International students whose native language is not English and have not completed a full degree programme taught in English, will also need a TOEFL score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based) with a TWE of 4.5 equivalent to 100 (internet-based) with a minimum score of 23 in writing and speaking and 20 in reading and listening OR an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in reading and listening. Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.
• Academic title
  Master in Science in Accounting & Finance
• Course description
  This course offers a general management perspective and an understanding of the language of accounts specialists. The course is designed for graduates of any discipline who wish to become senior managers and seek the requisite skills to participate fully in managerial decision making.
  Outline of programme
  
  There are 10 taught modules which enable students to appreciate the interactions between the accounting function and other key departments of an organisation.
  
  Foundation & Integrating Modules
  
      * Accounting for Non Financial Managers
      * Applied Research
      * Economic Environment of Business
      * Financial Reporting
      * Marketing Management
      * Operations Management.
  
  Specialist Modules
  
      * Business Finance
      * Business Performance, Planning & Control
      * Financial Statement Preparation
      * International Financial Management & Investment.
  
  Complete outlines for all modules are available online.
     
  Assessment
  
  The 10 taught modules are assessed through a mixture of examinations and coursework (details of the assessment criteria for each module is given in its module outline).
  
  The taught element of the course is complemented by a substantial piece of research leading to the completion of a dissertation in a student’s particular area of interest.
     
  Career opportunities
  
  Accounting and financial management is a key to the successful operation of any organisation. This course is designed for candidates wishing to acquire such expertise as preparation for a senior management role.
  
  Example jobs of recent graduates include:
  
      * Junior Auditor – Ernst & Young
      * Auditor – Deloitte Touche
      * Financial Analyst – Rhodia.
  
  Professional exemptions
  
  Successful completion of the programme provides some exemptions from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants examination

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