International Accounting And Finance (MSc)

The Master’s in International Accounting and Finance is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills of the fundamental principles of financial management which are relevant to global business, in order to enhance their operational effectiveness in this particular area or to serve as preparation for further study or an academic career.

The programme covers areas such as financial management within banks, and regulation and finance functions within generalist and non-finance firms such as FMCGs (consumer goods firms). 

The focus is on key elements of corporate finance, banking, economics, regulation, international finance, portfolio management and applied quantitative methods. 

The aim is to produce ethically responsible specialists who have a strong financial and banking perspective in relation to corporate activity, pension funds, investment funds and international financial markets.

Throughout the programme, there will an intensive use of the financial software packages that are most widely utilised in industry, and students will obtain advanced training in the use of these packages. 

Professional Accreditation:

We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of Equis, AMBA and AACSB, often referred to as the "Triple Crown".

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredit this programme. This means that, by successfully completing your degree, you are eligible for exemptions from some ACCA fundamental level examinations.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates for the MSc in International Accounting and Finance will normally have a first degree or its equivalent in accounting and finance, economics, management (with a significant component of economics and/or accounting and finance) or a quantitative science such as mathematics, physics or engineering from an approved higher education institution. 

The usual entry requirement is: a UK 2:2 degree or its equivalent in any discipline from an approved higher education institution. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be eligible if supported with appropriate practical experience. Further guidance can be found in our international section.

Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.

What You Will Study:

• All module information is for 2023 entry, and is subject to change.
• First year
• Core
• International Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Business Economics
• International Banking
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance*
• Corporate Finance*
• Dissertation
• Option
• Corporate Governance and Risk
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Financial Risk Management in European Banking**
• International Finance*
• International Marketing
• International Master’s Summer School
• International Master's Summer School (attendance only)
• *Exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examination.
• **As part of the School of Management's exchange agreement with Toulouse Business School (France), students, if they wish to, have the opportunity to study one module in ‘Financial Risk Management in European Banking’ in Toulouse each year. Travel and maintenance costs are additional for students. The School usually contributes to the overall budget, but the level of contribution can vary.