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Northumbria University, Newcastle
Accounting and Finance MSc
Northumbria University, Newcastle

Accounting and Finance MSc

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY, NEWCASTLE

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Full time | Newcastle City Campus | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Accounting Finance / Accounting (General)

Course Summary

Accounting and Finance is a fluid and ever-changing sector, with innovations and best practices continuing to evolve to meet the world’s concerns, on a local and global scale. During this Accounting and Finance master's you'll assess and apply key technical accounting and finance procedures to real-world scenarios, gaining a thorough understanding of global financial markets and accounting systems. You’ll cover topics such as financial planning, corporate reporting and analysis, financial management, auditing, corporate governance, business ethics and international markets. A key feature of this course is the integration of accounting and finance modules throughout the taught programme. You will critically evaluate the introduction of technology such as big data, blockchain and the digitalisation of corporate reporting within the Accounting profession. Aimed at those with an interest in problem-solving and critical thinking, this course welcomes those who have studied accountancy, finance, business, mathematics or economics.

Modules

AF7023 -Financial Planning and control (20 Credits) - Core
Financial Planning and Control module consolidates current advances in theory and research into the field of management accounting. It will develop your analytical and interpretative skills concerning the practical concepts of financial planning and control and problem structuring, financial information and the practical issues surrounding the role of management accounting within an organisational context, critical examination of the role of accounting in the areas of managerial decision making, strategic cost management approaches, planning, control (including budgeting), transfer pricing, divisional performance measurement and behavioural implications.
AF7024 -Corporate Reporting and Analysis (20 Credits) - Core
AF7025 -Audit, Corporate Governance and Ethics (20 Credits) - Core
BM9718 -Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice (20 Credits) - Core
GA7000 -Academic Language Skills for Postgraduate Business Students - Core
MN0491 -Corporate Financial Management (20 Credits) - Core
MN0492 -International Financial Markets and Institutions (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,950

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation. It is recommended that your previous studies have included quantitative elements.

University information

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Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is an exciting university that has a global reputation for its research-driven approach to postgraduate learning. The university is well known for producing future leaders across a range of industries, as it encourages students to ‘Take on Tomorrow’ throughout their academic journey. Northumbria University produces outstanding and innovative research while also nurturing student talent to...more

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