MSc Accounting and Finance
Stage One: Level 7 Diploma in Accounting & Finance (RQF) – 6 - 8 Months
Credits: 120 Credits
The Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification also provides learners with the opportunity to work toward a relevant master’s programme with advanced standing.
Stage Two: MSc in Accounting & Finance Top-up– 4 – 6 Months
Credits: 60 Credits
Assessment: Dissertation
The MSc Accounting and Finance (Top-up) aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualifications and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organizational change within accounting and finance.
This programme is designed for Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diploma in Accounting & Finance graduates and provides a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of accounting practitioners can be met.
This programme will broaden your specialist knowledge previously gained at a professional level. In particular, the module, ‘Accounting & finance research project’ guides you to research into the key challenges accounting and finance professionals face in the industry. This module aims to equip accounting and finance professionals with the necessary skills to undertake independent project work within a business context. The Research Methods element provides you with an introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings based upon an actual industry-specific or corporate focused topic.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above
includes the top-up fee)
University Progression
Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management leading to the MA Human Resource Management qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma
OR
- Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis)
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
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.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to prepare and interpret financial statements for a range of business organizations. 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.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the types of decisions that need to be taken when entering global markets. Learners will gain an understanding of why independence in solving financial issues within a specific period of time is vital for business success.
On completion of this unit, learners will have gained knowledge and understanding relating to planning the usage and management of a business organization’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
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.
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.
Workshops
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak our course advisors on this subject.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.