ObjectivesThe first half of the taught part of the programme involves an intensive study of the core disciplines of accounting and finance. The second half of the programme allows students to specialise in advanced and applied areas. The wide variety of options allows students to develop applied IT skills and to study in specialised areas of finance.
Entry requirementsThe programme is designed for students wanting to extend their financial expertise. It is designed for numerate graduates who need not have a background in accounting.
Academic titleAccounting and Finance, MSc/PGDip
Course descriptionCore Courses
* Financial Management
* Management Accounting
* Financial Accounting
* Research Methods
* Foundations of Scholarship
* Dissertation
Options
* Managing Systems Implementation
* Financial Modelling
* Risk Management
* Bank Management
* Behavioural Finance
* Accounting and Financial Business Ethics
* Portfolio Management
* International Corporate Finance
* Financial Analysis
* European Accounting and Finance
* European and International Financial Institutions
* Mastering Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Career Options
The degree provides a good stepping stone to a career in accountancy, especially as accountants in commerce and industry, and also provides students who are seeking positions in the finance industry with both specialist finance knowledge and the necessary level of understanding of accounting. Employers of our graduates include First City Merchant Bank and J.P. Morgan