MSc in International Accounting & Finance (no specialization)

MSc in International Accounting & Finance

The MSc in International Accounting & Finance at University of London - Laureate Online Education offers a sound critical analysis of international accounting and finance principles, theories, and practice within a global context. The programme provides students with a balance of strategic and tactical management skills from an accounting and finance perspective. Emphasis is placed on the measurement of performance to best support an organisation's strategic initiatives. Upon successful completion of this programme, students will have acquired skills to assess the accounting and financial approaches best suited to position global organisations for long-term success in the global marketplace.

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

Two elective modules in areas such as International Corporate Finance, Finance in Emerging Markets, and Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis are chosen by students for a specialisation.

Students can also focus on a specific area by following a pre-defined specialisation track in International Financial Reporting, Strategic Finance Practice, and Emerging Markets.

The MSc in International Finance & Accounting programme comprises eight modules – six required and two elective – culminating in a dissertation. Each module lasts eight weeks. Students take one module at a time in order to study a specific subject in-depth without distractions.

Core Modules

• International Financial 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

Specialist modules
(Students choose two.)

• International Corporate Finance
• Treasury Management and Ethics
• Financial Analysis and Valuation
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Islamic Finance
• Finance in Emerging Markets
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis

Dissertation
Students refine their dissertation topic in conjunction with their Personal Dissertation Advisor, an academic supervisor who will provide support throughout the writing process.

Qualifications for students wishing to study for the MSc in International Accounting & Finance 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.