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Accounting and Finance – (M.Sc.)
London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan Business School
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,043 - ≈ € 12,828 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of London Metropolitan University
Taught in the heart of one of the world’s major financial capitals, this course has been specifically designed for those in accounting and finance who want to keep pace with today’s rapidly changing business environment, or those wishing to move into this pivotal sector of the economy. The course takes a strategic look at current issues in the financial world, providing you with a range of skills, including the ability to critically analyse financial data and weigh up issues, and relate these to developments and shifts within the industry. The course provides a sound foundation for those seeking progression in a managerial or professional role, or for those wishing to undertake further postgraduate studies in a doctorate programme.
This programme provides students with the opportunity to study recent developments in accounting, financial analysis and financial management. In a background of increasing globalisation and the importance of a strategic perspective in business, the programme includes core modules, which focus on key relevant issues in the modern business world. This perspective is extended into a choice of a designate module, which enables further in-depth study in a particular area of interest.
Overall, the programme has been designed to benefit students in their professional and personal development and it provides and interesting and challenging experience.
Careers
Graduates from the programme should move into a range of careers in the financial sector, including roles in finance departments in financial services and industry. Other career options may be roles in regulatory bodies, consultancy and audit.
Contents
You will take five core modules, an optional module (which can be chosen in consultation with the Course Leader) and a dissertation of around 15-20,000 words.
Core modules:
* Advanced Financial Reporting
* Strategic Management: Control and Appraisal
* Strategic Financial Management
* International Business Finance and Investment
* Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Optional modules include:
* Mergers and Acquisitions
* Strategic Information Management
* Corporate Financial Planning
Or any other Business School postgraduate module relevant to your programme.
Assessment
Students will be exposed to various assessment strategies that are part of the development and evaluation of the above skills.
* Formative assessment such as essay writing, case study analysis, presentation, group work will usually be accompanied by summative assessment such as unseen exams
* All assessment methods are designed to test the student's actual level of skill achievements.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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A good degree in accounting or finance, or a good business degree with a specialisation in accounting or finance, or a good business-related degree plus a professional accounting qualification. Non-graduate applicants with full professional accounting qualifications may also apply. Those with full professional accounting qualifications will be exempt from the first two core accounting modules.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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