MSc in Accounting & Finance, MSc

University of Leicester, School of Management, University of Leicester, the United Kingdom

University of Leicester, School of Management, University of Leicester

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	12 months	September	GBP 8445	GBP 15715

About MSc in Accounting & Finance, MSc - at University of Leicester, School of Management, University of Leicester

The Leicester MSc in Accounting and Finance is a rigorous programme and is both intellectually challenging and ambitious. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of the principal methods and techniques of accounting and financial management and give you a framework of reference enabling you to deal with complex accounting and financial issues and to handle them effectively in a range of employment contexts. The strategic focus of the course will enhance your ability to analyse any situation and make sound strategic decisions.

The programme is also developmental and encourages practical management skills by using a range of approaches and methods.

Aims and Objectives

The MSc in Accounting and Finance introduces and develops your understanding of a broad range of finance and accounting techniques and concepts.
You will be provided with a stimulating and challenging management development programme, alongside a rigorous education in the concepts and techniques of financial management.
The course will prepare you for senior accounting and finance roles in both public and private sector organisations.

Course Structure

Stage One - September to January

Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills
Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment
Financial Statements: Theory, Practice, Critique
Accountability, Representations and Control
Financial Modelling

Stage Two - January to May

Accounting Representations: Public and Private Sector
Corporate Finance
Two Optional Modules from a selection

Stage Three - May to September

Research Methods
Dissertation

Entry requirements for this course

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