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Accounting and Finance – (M.Sc.)

University of Bath

Department of Management
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 11,700 - ≈ € 21,660 (non-EEA)
Location: Bath / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: October
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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This MSc in Accounting and Finance provides graduates with a specialist route into careers in financial institutions such as banks and insurance and accountancy, but also prepares them for roles in management consultancy, industry, governmental organisations and academia.

The programme utilises and develops your quantitative skills and enhances your problem-solving and decision-making skills in accounting and finance. The aim is to develop an in-depth understanding of financial decision-making, the operation of financial markets, and the use of financial information.

Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MSc, 1 year


Contents

Programme Structure
* Full-time programme lasting 12 months
* Divided into two semesters and the dissertation period
* Programme is made up of core courses and electives
* Taught courses last for two semesters and the summer months are dedicated to the dissertation

In Semester 1 four core courses are introduced:
* Econometrics for Economics and Finance
* Theory of Financial Decision Making
* Financial Accounting 1
* Management Accounting 1

Select one Elective:
* Banking
* Investment Management

In Semester 2 the core courses are:
* Financial Econometrics
* Corporate Finance
* Financial Accounting 2
* Management Accounting 2

Select one Elective:
* International Finance
* Financial Statement Analysis

Dissertation
*Please note that modules and unit content are subject to change. Please see the latest programme catalogue for information on courses currently available

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Requirements

A good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above or its international equivalent). Applications from graduates of disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, economics or natural sciences are particularly welcome. Business graduates who have developed a strong interest in accounting and finance and have shown evidence of good quantitative skills are also welcome. The minimum non-graduate qualifications acceptable for admission to the University of Bath are:

* A relevant postgraduate diploma (passed at the appropriate level); or
* A relevant professional qualification together with papers passed at an appropriate standard if required by the appropriate Head of Group; or
* Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field of industry, teaching or a government establishment with authorship of papers of an acceptable academic standard.

Please note a £50 application fee is required for this programme and this should be submitted with your application.

English Language
Candidates whose first language is not English will normally require an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each of the four components or an internet-based TOEFL score of 92 (with at least 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking).

Academic references
One academic reference is required. If you graduated a long time ago and think you will have difficulties providing a reference, please contact the department.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)
TOEFL Internet-based: 92

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