MSc in International Accounting & Finance (Strategic Finance Practice)

MSc in International Accounting & Finance (Strategic Finance Practice)

The MSc in International Accounting & Finance with a specialised track in Strategic Finance Practice equips students with a rich understanding of financial management through applied practice within the corporate financial environment and financial markets.

Students will become adept as a financial decision-maker within an organisation by honing their ability to assess treasury management, capital structure, and market theory. This module also incorporates these strategic financial practices with core accounting competencies to provide a greater perspective of the need for these skills among current and aspiring senior leaders within organisations.

Six core modules provide a thorough grounding in the field of international accounting and finance

• Reporting and Analysis
• Strategic Managerial Accounting and Performance Management
• Assurance and Management Control
• Strategic Financial Management
• International Governance and Regulation
• Accounting Information Systems and Technology

Students specialise by choosing two out of the following four specialisation modules:

• International Corporate Finance
• Treasury Management and Ethics
• Financial Analysis and Valuation
• Financial Markets and Institutions

Dissertation
Students refine their dissertation topic in conjunction with their Personal Dissertation Advisor, an academic supervisor who will provide support throughout the writing process. It is mandatory that the dissertation be on a topic appropriate to the Strategic Finance Practice specialisation.

Qualifications for students wishing to study for the MSc in International Accounting & Finance (Strategic Finance Practice) are:

• Bachelors degree equivalent to UK honours degree in economics, finance, accounting.
• English equivalent to minimum of IELTS test level 6.5 overall, TOEFL 570 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5.