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Accounting, Banking & Finance

The world of finance offers a wide range of opportunities for students looking to enter the industry with its wide range of career opportunities and desire for top level individuals to fill roles within large organisations. The variety of roles can range from working with investments in large banks to developing the cutting edge technology that supports financial systems.

Our range of courses give you an option to develop your skills and knowledge in the area of finance which you are interested in, and to focus your knowledge on key areas through the various elective modules available.

  • Accounting & Finance with Business English MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    The MSc in Accounting and Finance with Business English has been developed from our highly successful Accounting and Finance MSc, which has established an international reputation for the quality of its graduates. This course allows you to develop your English language proficiency at the same time as studying the key principles of accounting and finance. It also develops your awareness and understanding of aspects of UK and international social and business cultures and practices.

    What will you study?

    In addition to improving your English language skills, you cover the theories, models and practice of accounting and finance at an advanced level, together with an understanding of how they integrate in the wider business environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and use relevant information to offer interpretations and solutions to problems.

    You also have the opportunity to focus in depth on a specific area of the business finance function, thus increasing your career choices.

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  • Accounting and Finance MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    If you have a degree in any discipline and would like to significantly enhance your career prospects in the wider business practice of accounting and financial management, our Accounting and Finance MSc course is ideal. It offers a rigorous and challenging programme of study that will provide you with a well-integrated knowledge of financial accounting, finance and investment, and management accounting, together with the ability to relate this to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy.

    What will you study?

    You will develop your understanding of the purpose and nature of financial accounting and reporting. You will look at the integration of theoretical and conceptual issues within the operational and practical activities of management accounting.

    You will also look at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors that influence an organisation's social responsibilities and how they integrate with a company's strategic decision-making processes. In addition you will examine the core theories of finance and investment and how they can be used in practical decision-making contexts.

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  • Accounting and Information Systems MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    If 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.

    What will you study?

    After 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.

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  • Banking and Finance MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    Do you want a rewarding, exciting and challenging career? Then this is the course to set you on the path to a wide variety of careers that are available in banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy. It is aimed at students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including those who have not studied economics, finance or accountancy at bachelors' level.

    What will you study?

    Like all UK masters degrees, this course requires you to accumulate 180 credits. There are eight taught modules worth 15 credits each, plus a research project and dissertation worth 60 credits. The taught modules are delivered in two 15 week semesters, with the third semester given over to the research project and writing the dissertation. There are six core modules and two electives.

    After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to address the main operations of banks, money markets, capital markets and the role and functions of major central banks. You will cover major OECD and emerging countries' financial services, including offshore banking and Islamic banking and insurance. You will also develop a critical knowledge and understanding of the core theories and concepts in the field of corporate finance and investment.

    In the second term you will examine key risks to which banks are exposed, and their measurement and management techniques. You will also consider the theoretical background to the regulation of financial services and study the main operations of investment banks. The research project will enable you to focus in depth on a specific area of banking or another area of financial services.

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  • Financial and Business Management MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    Our Financial and Business Management MSc has been developed from two highly successful courses run by the Business School – the Accounting and Finance MSc and the Business Management MA. Both of these courses have established international reputations for excellence.

    The new course is designed to provide the theory and practical skills essential for today's business managers. Successful completion of the programme will enhance your job prospects and increase your career options.

    What will you study?

    You will cover the theories, models and practice of management accounting and finance at an advanced level, together with an understanding of how they integrate in the wider business environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and use relevant information to offer interpretations and solutions to problems.

    You also study key business disciplines, which will enable you to demonstrate strategic and analytical skills, solving business problems and competence as a manager.

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  • International Finance MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    If you have a degree in any discipline and would like to significantly enhance your career prospects in the wider business practice of accounting and financial management, this International Finance MA course is ideal. It offers a rigorous and challenging programme of study that will provide you with a well-integrated knowledge of financial accounting, finance and investment, and management accounting, together with the ability to relate this to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy.

    What will you study?

    You will develop your understanding of the purpose and nature of financial accounting and reporting. You will look at the integration of theoretical and conceptual issues within the operational and practical activities of management accounting.

    You will also look at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors that influence an organisation's social responsibilities and how they integrate with a company's strategic decision-making processes. In addition you will examine the core theories of finance and investment and how they can be used in practical decision-making contexts.

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  • International Finance with Business English MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    The International Finance with Business English MSc has been developed from our highly successful Accounting and Finance MSc, which has established an international reputation for the quality of its graduates. This course allows you to develop your English language proficiency at the same time as studying the key principles of international finance. It also develops your awareness and understanding of aspects of UK and international social and business cultures and practices.

    What will you study?

    In addition to improving your English language skills, you cover the theories, models and practice of accounting and finance at an advanced level, together with an understanding of how they integrate in the wider business environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and use relevant information to offer interpretations and solutions to problems.

    You also have the opportunity to focus in depth on a specific area of the business finance function, thus increasing your career choices.

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  • Investment and Financial Risk Management MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    Do you want a rewarding, exciting and challenging career? If so, this is the course to set you on the path to a wide variety of careers in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking, financial services, finance and financial consultancy.

    It is aimed at students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including those who have not studied economics, finance or accountancy at bachelors level. Those who have studied statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering or other quantitative subjects will enjoy the programme.

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