Following successful completion of this assessment, the module selected will appear on your final academic transcript. Students will thus graduate with 360 credits in total, assuming successful completion of their final year. The module will develop students’ skills and expertise in the essential research tools they will need for both successful Postgraduate study and as leaders in their chosen service industry sector. This module aims to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the concepts, theoretical perspectives and mechanisms of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
Staff who currently teach on this course have extensive professional experience that includes financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, banking, risk management, and others. We have excellent industry links with some of the top firms in accounting and finance. Our course was designed with input from a range of industry professionals with expertise in financial accounting and financial regulation. The first semester is designed to build a strong foundation of knowledge of accounting in the management of organisations. For those with no prior accounting knowledge, this master’s level education will develop your knowledge and skills in this specialist subject area. Alternatively, if you’re a graduate member of a UK accountancy body, or an overseas equivalent, you may claim up to four module exemptions by applying for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning.
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Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. • The process of globalisation and international competition looking at the role of companies and markets in the United States, Germany, Japan, the Tiger economies and China.
- The purpose of this module is to give students the knowledge and understanding of the way financial markets function in terms of the different categories of participants, their role in the financial system and their interaction.
- Students will be exposed to more advanced knowledge of accounting such as consolidated group financial statements, financial instruments and share based payment.
- Our business degrees are designed to also give you a range of transferable and practical skills to succeed within your chosen career.
- The curriculum of our program incorporates a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge , is closely tied to the practice of investment management, and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA Program exams.
You will be able to apply your knowledge and skills gained from these disciplines in your final dissertation. Our MSc Finance and Accounting course has been created in collaboration with theChartered Financial Analyst Institute . The modules are aligned with the institution’s own qualifications, which you can work towards upon completion of your degree. The CFA credential is held by over 150,000 professionals around the world. The charter gives a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills.
Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting
You’ll learn how to interpret accounting reports and the key skills essential for financial competence. You’ll develop the theoretical and applied expertise to meet the challenges of working in financial environments. CIPFA is the only professional accountancy body in the world exclusively dedicated to public finance, making its portfolio of qualifications the foundation for a career in public finance. You may be eligible for up to 7 CIPFA paper exemptions depending on modules taken.