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Accounting and Finance – (M.Sc.)
The University of Manchester
Manchester Business School
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 18,164 - ≈ € 21,020 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Take your skills and knowledge to the next level with the best accounting and finance group in the world. Whether you want to further your professional career, or go on to study for a PhD, this course gives you the qualification you need to succeed.
A career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy requires a high level of understanding of both the theory and practice of accounting and finance. This course is designed to give you a broad-based understanding of the core subject areas with an emphasis on empirical research methods and on accounting and finance practice.
Our wide range of modules allows you to specialise and during the course you have the chance to build on your growing knowledge and expertise by completing a dissertation on a research area of your choice. This, coupled with the support you get from our staff, ensures a first class learning experience.
The MSc Accounting and Finance is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as postgraduate preparation for a PhD.
Contents
Module details The course consists of both compulsory and optional taught units. Compulsory course units include: Introductory Research Methods for Accounting and Finance; Essentials of Finance; Financial Reporting Theory; Corporate Finance; Advanced Management Accounting and either Research Methods and Methodology in Accounting (for students doing an Accounting dissertation) or Advanced Empirical Finance; and Financial Econometrics (for students doing a Finance dissertation). Optional course units include: Financial Analysis of Public Sector Restructuring; Foundations of Finance Theory; Portfolio Investment; Accounting in an International Context; Financial Statement Analysis; Financial Econometrics; International Finance; and Mergers and Acquisitions: Economic and Financial Aspects.
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Academic entry qualification overview:
We are looking for a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours (overall average 65%), or the overseas equivalent, with excellent results in accounting and finance subjects. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. We particularly welcome applications from institutions of high ranking and repute.
You need to have studied or be studying a degree in accounting and/or finance. We can also consider exceptional candidates with degrees in economics or mathematics. You must have taken a significant number of courses in accounting and finance during your degree, and a major or specialisation in accounting and/or finance in your final year, with top level results in final year accounting and finance subjects. You must also demonstrate a solid background in quantitative skills, econometrics or maths.
Applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce, can be considered but must be able to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting and finance throughout their degree and a final year major or specialisation in accounting and/or finance (as outlined above). Due to competition for places, preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor degree in accounting and/or finance.
English language:
Students whose first language is not English will be required to take an English language test:
* IELTS: 7.0 with no individual element below 6.0
* TOEFL Paper-based: 623
* TOEFL Internet-based: 100 with no individual element below 20
* Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE): Minimum grade C. Please note Cambridge First Certificate is not accepted.
* English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum grade A
International entry requirements:
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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