Charity Accounting and Financial Management MSc; PGDip

Program Overview

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This part-time MSc/PGDip program in Charity Accounting and Financial Management equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage finances in the charity sector. It combines theoretical and practical knowledge, with a focus on current issues and challenges faced by senior charity managers. Graduates are prepared for leadership positions within the charity sector and pursue roles as charity finance managers, financial analysts, auditors, and consultants.

Program Outline

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Charity Accounting and Financial Management MSc | PGDip

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Degree Overview:

• This program focuses on equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage finances in the charity sector.
• Ideal for individuals already working in charity finance or aiming to transition into this field.
• Offers a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge, with a focus on current issues and challenges faced by senior charity managers.
• Taught by an experienced team of academics and practitioners.

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Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the strategic and organizational challenges faced by charities.
• Build relevant management and leadership skills alongside analytical capabilities.
• Gain insights into common strategies and approaches adopted by charities.
• Deepen your understanding of financial management in the charity sector.
• Access a strong network and connections within the charity sector.

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Program Description:

• Students start by enrolling in the Postgraduate Diploma, later choosing to complete the Master's program.
• Offered part-time, allowing professionals to continue working while studying.
• Combines academic rigor with practical relevance, ensuring students gain the skills needed for real-world situations.
• Completion of the program qualifies students for the DChA (Diploma in Charity Accounting) award from ICAEW.

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Outline:

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Duration:

• 12 months (PgDip)
• 24 months (MSc)

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Attendance:

Part-time

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Start Date:

October 2024

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Program Structure:

• Five core modules: Learning and Understanding the Voluntary Sector, Strategy, Diversity and Governance, Marketing and Fundraising, People Management in the Voluntary Sector, Charity Accounting and Finance.
• Advanced modules in the MSc program include: Advanced Charity Accounting, Audit and Taxation, Voluntary Sector Financial Management, and Research Methods for Managers.
• Fieldwork exercise providing practical experience in financial project management within a charity.

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Assessment:

• Coursework assignments
• Examinations
• Fieldwork project report
• Optional dissertation for MSc program

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Modules:

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Core Modules:

• Learning and Understanding the Voluntary Sector
• Strategy, Diversity and Governance
• Marketing and Fundraising
• People Management in the Voluntary Sector
• Charity Accounting and Finance

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Advanced Modules (MSc Program):

• Advanced Charity Accounting, Audit and Taxation
• Voluntary Sector Financial Management
• Research Methods for Managers (Optional)
• Dissertation (Optional)

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Teaching:

• Experienced faculty with a blend of academic and practical expertise.
• Interactive teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, and case studies.
• Support for student learning and development.

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Careers:

• Graduates pursue roles as charity finance managers, financial analysts, auditors, and consultants.
• Program prepares students for leadership positions within the charity sector.
• Alumni have secured positions in leading charities and financial institutions.

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The fee for the Postgraduate Diploma is £7,250 for the 2024/25 academic year of entry. A deposit of £400 is payable on acceptance of a place. For self-paying students, the balance is payable in two instalments, the first during the registration process September and the second at the end of January.

• The fee for those converting the Diploma to MSc is a further £4,200 in 2024/25 and is payable in one instalment at the beginning of the second year.
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