ObjectivesIf you would like to develop an understanding of how modern information technology is best used to support the accounting activities within an organisation, this Accounting and Information Systems MSc course is ideal. It is designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of accounting, financial decision making, and the information systems that support and inform these activities.
Academic titleAccounting and Information Systems MSc
Course descriptionAfter an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to learn about the principal communications technologies available to an organisation and how to develop a framework for handling major issues in e-commerce. You will develop a clear understanding of current accounting practice, as well as technical management accounting skills. You will also examine strategic financial management issues.
In addition, you will gain a solid foundation in web programming and develop strategies for the exploitation, management and implementation of internet and e-commerce applications. The consultancy project gives you hands-on experience of working on a live internet start-up project.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Core modules
-Business Information Technology Frameworks3
-Consultancy Practice4
-Financial Accounting5
-Financial Management6
-Programming of the World Wide Web7
-Research Methods and Dissertation8
-Strategic Management of Information Systems9
-Management Accounting10
-Business Information Technology Frameworks3
Option modules (choose 2)
-Auditing and Control11
-Business Internet Systems12
-Internet Technologies13
-E-Commerce Operations14