Finance (Accounting and Finance)

Program Overview

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The Finance (Accounting and Finance) MSc program equips students with analytical, technical, and research skills in finance and accounting. It emphasizes fairness and equal access to financial services, preparing graduates for successful careers in the financial sector, research, or related fields. The program is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute and offers a range of optional modules and a dissertation or applied business project.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Finance (Accounting and Finance) MSc

This program provides you with the essential skills and learning to flourish in a range of corporate environments worldwide and play a key role in ensuring they function to the highest finance and accounting standards. Through the program, you will learn how to apply analytical, technical, and research skills to the sophisticated and stimulating world of finance and accounting. These skills are valued by top global financial institutions, businesses, and leading PhD research programs.

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Objectives:

• Equip you with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the financial sector.
• Develop your analytical, technical, and research skills related to finance and accounting.
• Provide a strong foundation in finance and accounting principles with a focus on fairness and equality.
• Prepare you for a successful career in finance, research, or other related fields.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

The program covers a wide range of topics in finance and accounting, including:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Econometric Methods
• Advanced Financial Theory
• Corporate Finance
• Dissertation or Applied Business Project
• Optional modules in various areas of finance and accounting

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Program Structure:

• 12-month full-time program
• Core modules and optional modules
• Dissertation or applied business project
• Taught through lectures, seminars, and practical work

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Course Schedule:

• Typically, 10 hours of lectures per week in the first term and 9 hours in the second term.
• One-hour seminar per module every two weeks.

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Individual Modules:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting: This module covers key concepts in financial accounting and reporting, including ethics, IFRS, and financial statement preparation.
• Financial Statement Analysis: This module builds on Financial Accounting and Reporting to provide advanced analysis of financial statements for assessing performance, risk, growth potential, and value.
• Econometric Methods: This module equips you with the skills to conduct empirical research in economics and finance and understand advanced econometric techniques.
• Advanced Financial Theory: This module delves into modern financial theory, covering both normative and positive aspects with supporting evidence.
• Corporate Finance: This module explores the theory and practice of corporate finance, covering both normative and positive aspects with supporting evidence.
• Dissertation or Applied Business Project: This component allows you to conduct independent research or develop a project in an area of your choice.
• Optional Modules: Various modules are offered in areas such as Accounting Theory, Advanced Macroeconomics, Islamic Banking and Finance, Fintech, and more.

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Assessment:

• Exams in January, May, and June
• Assignments
• 12,000-word dissertation (for research route)
• Additional independent study and reading

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Teaching:

• Lectures by academics and guest speakers
• Seminars for discussion and problem-solving
• Practical sessions for applying concepts to real-world situations
• Individual supervision for dissertation or project

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Careers:

• This program prepares you for a fulfilling career in finance or research across the world.
• Graduates have secured positions in various roles, including Assistant Wealth Manager, Economic Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Market Risk Analyst, Accountant, and Associate.

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Other:

• The program is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), a globally recognized benchmark for technical excellence in financial markets.
• The program emphasizes fairness and equal access to financial services, reflecting core values of the Business School.
• The Business School boasts a global network of partners and a strong reputation for providing an active learning environment.
• Admissions requirements
• Application process
• Tuition fees and funding

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Home students: £15,500 per year EU students: £32,750 per year Island students: £15,500 per year International students: £32,750 per year