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Accounting and Business Finance MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

APR-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Financial Management Business & Finance Accounting

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of accounting and finance, and prepares you for a career in management where an accounting and finance focus is required.

The course blends accounting and business finance theory to solve operational problems faced by managers. Your studies bring theory and practice together, applying both to situations where vital financial decisions are made.

Areas of study may include financial markets; portfolio management; financial reporting and analysis; management accounting and financial planning; strategic management; and performance achievement planning.

Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block, with six entry points through the year, allowing you to start at a time that suits you.

Why choose this course?

  • Access a range of financial databases (such as FAME, Refinitiv Datastream and Eikon) and statistical software (EViews, STATA and SPSS), gaining technical knowledge and skills in trading and data analysis
  • Study in formal lectures, seminars and tutorials but also in small groups that involve the in-depth discussion of case studies; simulation exercises; preparation for assessments; and work on presentations
  • Be able to synthesis information from different sources, and use different approaches and perspectives to solve complex problems and implement solutions
  • Benefit from teaching that offers an international financial context, focusing on the relevance of accounting regulations across a complex, globalised economy

As a graduate of this course, you will have the skills to find career opportunities across a variety of business areas including assurance and audit; financial accounting; taxation; corporate finance; corporate insolvency and recovery. You will be able to work as a financial analyst; finance manager; corporate treasurer; credit controller, to mention just a few of the potential roles.

The course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

Students can also exit with PGDip award.

Modules

Management Accounting And Financial Planning (AAF043-6) - Core
Strategic Management (BSS050-6) - Core
Business Dissertation (MAR042-6) - Core
Financial Reporting And Analysis (AAF042-6) - Core
Performance Achievement Planning (BSS072-6) - Core
Financial Markets And Portfolio Management (AAF040-6) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,350

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,600

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

University information

The University of Bedfordshire is a modern university with a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes around 20,000 students from over 100 countries. It offers a wide variety of research-informed courses, which believes in nurturing students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens. Bedfordshire has campuses located in: Luton Bedford Milton Keynes Aylesbury Putteridge Bury The...more