Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 18 months
Looking to excel in a globalised financial environment? Our MSc in Accounting and Finance (Professional Practice) will deepen your understanding of accounting, equipping you with the skills to thrive in today’s financial world.
Designed for international students, this course combines academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience. Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from a 6-month placement opportunity, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during your 12-month taught course in a UK business environment.
Whether you aspire to join a leading UK accountancy firm or pursue an international career, this course will provide you with the opportunity to explore key aspects of corporate finance. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and governance issues that affect financial management from an accounting perspective, developing your ability to make informed decisions in a highly regulated global landscape.
To further enhance your learning experience, you will have access to our state-of-the-art Trading Room, equipped with industry-standard software and real-time financial data. This immersive environment simulates the fast-paced world of financial markets, offering hands-on experience that reflects the challenges faced by finance professionals today. By working with cutting-edge tools, you’ll gain valuable insights into how financial markets operate, making you more employable and better prepared for the demands of a career in accounting and finance.
Entry requirements for Professional Practice courses are normally:
An Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business and Management or a Quantitative Science.
Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Chartered Accountant, Stockbroker, External Auditor, Tax Advisor, Data Analyst and Chartered Licensed Conveyancer.
Core Modules:
Principles OF Finance
Management Accounting
Financial Reporting and Company Performance
Corporate Finance
Corporate Governance
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and CSR
The Global Professional
Optional Modules:
Strategic Management
The Circular Economy and Responsible Resource Management
International Finance
New Venture Creation
Leading Managing and Developing People
Productivity Improvement
The Curious Mindset
Global Business and Human Rights
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