Accounting And Financial Management MSc

This course is designed for those seeking a higher level of education combined with the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in functional accounting and contemporary finance topics. You will have the chance to:?

• Improve on your existing capabilities and understanding of the business world and explore how financial markets operate.
• Use real-life case studies to gain an insight into the financial strategies of successful businesses. 
• Apply for a ‘professional experience’ opportunity, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximizing your employability prospects. 

Why You Should Study This Course:

• The course aims to equip you with a broad and diverse knowledge of the financial theories, management techniques, analytical tools, quantitative and research skills required in an increasingly complex and global business environment.
• The modules available offer you the chance to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how global businesses use financial information for decision-making, performance evaluation and financial reporting purposes. You will also have the chance to explore the external forces that can affect financial performance, and be introduced to relevant accounting concepts and International Financial Reporting Standards.?

What You'll Study:

• This course is underpinned by practice-led learning designed to provide an overview of accounting and finance as it is actually applied in the world of business. 
• You will have the chance to explore how financial markets operate and the financial strategies used by successful businesses. 
• You’ll be drawing on real-life case studies of companies and their financial accounts and have the opportunity to put learned theory into practice, all set in the context of financial issues from around the world.?
• Modules
• Business Strategy – 15 credits
• Financial Statement Analysis – 15 credits
• Corporate Finance – 15 credits
• Quantitative Methods – 15 credits
• Auditing and Assurance – 15 credits
• Advanced Management Accounting – 15 credits
• Governance, Accountability and Ethics – 15 credits
• Financial Risk Management – 15 credits
• Professional Development Module: Entrepreneurial Practice – 10 credits
• Dissertation/Consultancy Project – 50 credits