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International Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Level 7) in London 2025

Make an investment in your long-term career at one of the best business schools on the planet.

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International Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Level 7) in London 2025
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What makes us different?

We are a world class business school located in the heart of London, Dubai, Islamabad and Lagos.
We are one of the fastest growing private business schools, with a stylish blended
learning model that is both online and on campus.

Accredited Degrees

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Gain an International Postgraduate Diploma which is recognized and accepted worldwide.

Low Fees

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100% Assignment Based

100% Assignment Based

All modules are assessed via submitted assignments - there are no exams to write.

Easy Payment Structure

Easy Payment Structure

You can pre-structure your preferred payment option. Pay in easy instalments.

Learn more about the programme

The International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Accounting and Finance is designed to fit around work and personal commitments. World-class teaching is delivered via pre-recorded online lectures to enrich the learning experience. MSBM has perfected the art of delivering practical innovation and development skills. Our practice-based approach focuses on addressing real-world business problems.

We don’t just give you the theory; we ensure you learn how to apply it in your working life immediately, with case studies, webinars, and business simulations, and 100% project-based.

Aim of the Programme:

This course aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in accounting and finance. The program is designed to enhance their career prospects and enable them to succeed in today's dynamic business environment.

Programme Structure

This program consists of 6 compulsory units, which are equal to a total of 120 credits.

Mode of Study: Blended

Assessment: Research-based Assignments

This course provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and skills necessary for success in the accounting and finance industry. The program is divided into six modules, starting with investment analysis and covering corporate reporting, global finance and strategy, strategic financial management, strategic audit, and business research methods.  By the end of the program, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers in the field of accounting and finance.

After the successful completion of the programme, the learner will be able to;
  • Apply investment analysis theories and principles to evaluate potential investment opportunities and manage associated risks.
  • Interpret financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to make sound financial decisions, assess an organization's performance, and communicate financial results effectively.
  • Utilize managerial accounting techniques and tools to support organisational budgeting, decision-making, and performance evaluation.
  • Apply strategic audit principles and methods to identify and evaluate strategic risks and opportunities, improve corporate governance and control, and assess internal control systems.
  • Evaluate financial risks and opportunities globally, apply strategic financial management principles and theories to make investment decisions, and manage financial resources effectively.
  • Synthesize knowledge and skills from all modules to analyze complex business scenarios, problem-solve, and make sound decisions.
  • Present financial data, analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to stakeholders using effective and professional written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility by applying codes of ethics, corporate governance, and social responsibility principles in the accounting and finance profession.

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

  • Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

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  • Course Structure and Guidelines

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  • Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Harvard Referencing Style Guide

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Official Title Pages

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of investment theories and market equilibrium models, and includes the requirement to perform bond valuations and evaluate current investment performance. On successful completion of this unit, learners will be equipped with the skills to critically assess the cause and effect of developments on the world’s capital market. Learners will be able to make effective recommendations for future investments.

  • Introduction to Investment Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Inflation Considerations for Stock and Bond Investments

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Stock Investment and Portfolio Management

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Anglian Water Investment Portfolio

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Principles of Taxation

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Investment Risk Management

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Investment Analysis

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to prepare and interpret financial statements for a range of business organisations. Learners will be able to apply relevant accounting concepts and principles. The unit provides an opportunity for learners to enhance their quantitative and qualitative analytical skills through the interpretation of financial data.

  • Understanding Accounting Concepts, Principles and Theories

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - TESCO Accounting Scandal

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Understanding the Basics of Financial Statements & Auditing

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - The Merger of Arcelor and Mittal

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Preparation and Interpretation of Accounting Information

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding the Accounting & Finance regulatory framework

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Corporate Reporting

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the accounting and finance.

  • The Dynamics of Variance and Differential Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding Master Budgeting

     

  • Understanding Variable Costing Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding Cost Volume Profit Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Introduction to Managerial Accounting

     

  • Managerial Accounting

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of planning and managing the use of an organisation’s financial resources. Learners will understand the importance of attaining business objectives and maximizing shareholder return. Learners will gain a working knowledge of business strategy design and the production of comprehensive business plans.

  • Understanding cost system and its classification

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

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  • Understanding the Working Capital Management

    This lecture explore the cycle to convert your capital and generate profits. 

  • Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of how managers can position and execute business strategy appropriately. This will involve an in-depth study of the strategic auditing process and related procedures. Learners will be able to understand and apply suitable investigative techniques to both positive and negative environments.

  • Understanding Audit strategy and process

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Historic and Current Audit Process and Procedure

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Understanding Risks and Current Development in Auditing

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Strategic Audit

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of research principles including the formulation of research proposals, literature reviews, referencing, data collection using interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysing using SPSS, qualitative data, and methods for drawing conclusions from the analysed data.

  • Research Philosophies and Principles

     

  • VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Selecting a Research Topic

     

  • Searching and Reviewing Literature

     

  • VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

    Watch this video to gain further insight.

  • Developing conceptual Framework

     

  • PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Research Strategy and Design

     

  • Research Methods I

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Research Methods II

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

    Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

  • Research Methods: Data Analysis

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • Research Proposal and Writing Up

     

  • Research Ethics

    Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

  • QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

University Top-up

Upon completing this course, students can complete a Master's degree programme from one of our Partner Universities. The top-up programme can be studied online. The top-up may comprise the study of a few modules or a final dissertation project. 

(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)

For more details and partner Universities offering the topup, please speak to our student advisors.

For entry into the International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Accounting and Finance qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma

       OR

  • Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

 

 


 

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