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MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Full Time
Jan 2027
1 Year
Master the knowledge and skills to engage and lead in diversified roles in accounting with our Accounting and Financial Management MSc. Discover the core principles of accounting to enhance your theoretical understanding and practical skills across financial reporting and analysis, costing methods, management accounting, audit procedures and more. Integrating professional development opportunities and real-world applications, you will be equipped to work across a range of organisations and sectors. Our MSc programme provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial management principles, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The programme focuses on key areas such as financial accounting and reporting, performance analysis; strategic management accounting and control; financial auditing and sustainability assurance; and corporate governance and social responsibility.Develop your ability to understand and critically evaluate the relationship between economic events and financial statements, learn to identify red flag fraud indicators and propose effective control recommendations and take a deep dive into industries you aspire to work in. Our modern curriculum is designed to set you up for success in a variety of roles within the sector.You will have the opportunity to work with practitioners in industry as well as access to Bloomberg terminals to support the analysis of financial performance, building on your professional skills in the workplace. You will become equipped for a career in accounting and finance through a well-rounded degree which encourages you to challenge contemporary issues and apply your learning to the real-world.Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills.Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context.Located in an innovation park that fosters collaboration between academia and industry, Keele’s campus offers a supportive learning environment designed to prepare you to excel in the dynamic world of global business.Duration of study: 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement.
This is a semester 1 module.
During June and September, you will spend eight to 12 weeks undertaking a management research project on behalf of an organisation (chosen by Keele Business School). You?ll put into practice what you?ve learned, developing and applying your skills to solve a business problem, issue or focus on a specific project. As part of the eventual assessment, you?ll present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace. Previously, two of our students worked with a local council, one undertaking a feasibility study for the establishment of a school for those wanting to work in the circus, the other developing an evaluation tool to assess applications for the town?s local market. Another student worked with a manufacturing company to investigate new markets for its tile boards outside of the ceramic market such as weddings, mood boards, displays and so on.
This is a semester 2 module.
The dissertation is a formal written academic project of between 15,000 and 20,000 words, making it ideal preparation for future academic research at MPhil or PhD level or for the report-writing and scrutiny expected of senior management professionals. Taking inspiration from your own interests, and with support throughout from a highly experienced supervisor with relevant expertise, you?ll choose an important and emerging topic to conduct either quantitative or qualitative research in various accounting fields, such as corporate governance, social and environmental accounting, performance management, auditor independence and audit quality, and so on.
The Entrepreneurship pathway is available to UK students only. An excellent opportunity if you have an idea for a new business venture, this module will provide you with the time, space and expertise to develop it. For between eight weeks to 12 months, you?ll be given the option of a base within the University?s incubator and have access to workshops and guidance from a network of entrepreneurs and business advisers. During this time, you?ll complete a portfolio of evidence on your idea and present this to an external stakeholder. Places are limited, and you will be required to undertake an interview prior to acceptance on this module. Please note: The Entrepreneurship pathway is available to UK Students only.
This is a semester 1 module.
This is a semester 2 module.
This is a semester 2 module.
This is a semester 1 module.
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are looking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and workplace experience. With support from the Faculty Placement Officer, you will gain first-hand professional experience on a suitable, paid work placement for between eight weeks to 12 months. During your placement, you will be required to complete an extended project on behalf of the organisation. As part of the eventual assessment, you?ll present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace.?Your placement can be based anywhere in the UK giving you the opportunity to work with local, national and international organisations. Students who require a visa to study in the UK may be able to add in a work placement depending upon the programme. The ability to add a work placement is dependent upon the UK Immigration rules at the time of the request. It may be that for some programmes students will not have the option to request a placement period to be added to their programme before they arrive in the UK and would need to apply for a new visa. There is no guarantee that a placement will be provided and that students who have a visa are subject to a number of restrictions on the type of work, including placements they can undertake.
This is a semester 3 module.
