MSc Accounting and Finance

Our MSc Accounting and Finance has been created for professionals who are looking for a different style of degree study. Breaking away from the traditional, this course is an innovative exploration into real world business, enriched by the inclusion of contemporary debate and trends in accounting and finance.

Course details

To support your employability and career progression in today’s fintech sector, this accounting and finance master’s will greatly develop your skills in digital analysis and data handling. On the course, you’ll source, examine, and analyse live data sets from real world business cases and then apply contemporary accounting and finance principles – developing your own solutions to the strategic challenges posed.

Mode of study: online
Intake: Intakes: September, January, April
Course length: 1 year
Course fee: 9500 per year

Arden University London

Course overview

The course also explores new technologies such as blockchain, fintech services, cloud computing, and distributed ledgers, helping you refine your skillset and set yourself up for careers in a wide selection of accounting and finance roles. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate the impact that accounting and finance has on strategic planning, preparing to contribute to large strategic projects such as mergers and acquisitions, pricing, capital expenditure, and investment.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the MSc Accounting and Finance, we need to see that you have:

A UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent at 2:2 level or higher. At least 50% of your previous qualification should be finance and accounting related.
We also welcome applications from individuals who do not have formal qualifications but possess three or more years of relevant accounting or finance work experience.

Careers

The MSc Accounting and Finance gives you a broad understanding of contemporary accounting and finance principles and issues. Importantly, the course examines how to act with integrity within the industry, through having an awareness of current ethics and themes with corporate social responsibility. Whilst studying this course, you will also:

Critically apply accounting and finance theories and principles in strategic and operational business environments
Develop skills in data analysis, diagnostics, and research
Evaluate relevant accounting and finance theory and practice
Evaluate new developments in accounting and finance theory and practice
Evaluate the challenges presented by new developments in accounting and finance theory and practice

Modules

You will study six core modules, which provide you with strategic and contemporary knowledge of accounting and finance practise. Each module has been designed to help you better understand and implement accounting in business strategy and to develop and support your entrepreneurial outlook.

Modules

Managing Within a Competitive Environment
Analysing Business and Financial Performance
Analysing Financial Statements
Accountability, Governance and Assurance
Global Issues in Taxation and Fiscal policy
Managing Strategic Finance and Risk
Financial Management Project