Masters (MSc) In Accounting

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The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of Europe's leading accounting and finance units. Alliance MBS is ranked 19th in the world for Accounting and Finance research according to the 2023 QS World Rankings.

£21000

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1 Year

Course Details

Boost your career prospects by developing an advanced knowledge of accounting theory and practice, and prepare for a leading role in the accountancy profession.

The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of Europe's leading accounting and finance units. Alliance MBS is ranked 19th in the world for Accounting and Finance research according to the 2023 QS World Rankings.

 

Course Overview:

  • Boost your career prospects by developing an advanced knowledge of accounting theory and practice
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting as well as your critical thinking.?
  • Be introduced to different aspects of accounting research, and provided guidance in conducting the research.
 
 

Our specialist MSc Accounting course will boost your career prospects by developing an advanced knowledge of accounting theory and practice, and prepare for a leading role in the accountancy profession. 

  • develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting as well as your critical thinking. 
  • introduction to different aspects of accounting research, and guidance in conducting the research.
  • advance your thinking and debate in contemporary issues in financial reporting, management account, auditing and governance.
  • Develop skills that are valued by employers, or prepare for a research career in academia.
  • Benefit from our accounting academics' close connection with the accountancy profession.
 

Course Unit Details:

  • During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught units during semester one and two total 120 credits and consists of both compulsory and optional taught units which can be viewed in the list below.  
  • Over the summer period, you will carry out your Research Dissertation, worth 60 credits.  Examples of recent accounting and finance dissertation project topics include:
    • Performance reporting by UK listed firms under IFRS
    • Audit practice and professionalization
    • Management control systems in organisations
    • Field-based qualitative research on management accounting innovation and change
    • Audit markets in emerging economies
    • Corporate governance and quality of earnings

 

Entry Requirements:

  • We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.
  • You need a degree in accounting or overseas equivalent. Excellent results in accounting subjects are preferable, although a relevant and advanced UK professional accounting qualification (or overseas equivalent) will also be considered
  • We also consider applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce or economics. Due to competition for places, we give preference to applicants with an undergraduate degree in accounting
  • You need to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting throughout your degree, and a final year major or specialisation in accounting will also be considered. Applicants must have studied either Financial Accounting or Management Accounting as part of their undergraduate degree.
  • A GMAT/GRE is not required to apply for this course but in some cases The Admissions Team may request this after the initial review of your application if your degree does not contain enough relevant quantitative modules.
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