MSc Accounting and Finance

Programme code: N1S4

Programme description

The MSc Accounting and Finance is a new taught postgraduate programme that is offered jointly by the School of Business and Management and the School of Economics and Finance.  It offers a contemporary and specialised approach to accountancy and finance, focusing on the exploration of key practical, theoretical and empirical issues.  

This programme is ideal for students wishing to pursue a career in the financial services industry, professional accountancy, banking and finance or management as well as providing a preparation for academic research. 

 

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Programme outline

Teaching and assessment

Entry Requirements

Contacts

 

Overview

The programme adopts a critical approach to the study of accountancy and finance, focusing not only on the traditional numbers underlying business operations but also the wider context and environment within which businesses exist and operate.  Compulsory modules enable you to critically examine recent developments in areas such as financial reporting, investment management and corporate governance while optional modules enable you to specialise in areas such as risk management, international accounting and financial derivatives.

Key features:

  • You will acquire an in-depth understanding of key theories, approaches and issues in the field of accounting and finance, an area which has changed significantly since the financial crisis of 2008.
  • You will enhance your career prospects with an understanding of complex policies and practices in accounting and finance and their similarities and differences across jurisdictions.
  • You will receive tuition from visiting 'practitioner' professors who are also City professionals and are able to apply theory to real world scenarios.

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Programme outline

The programme consists of four taught modules per semester, followed by a 10,000 word dissertation.  There are also pre-sessional modules in maths and statistics, providing a good opportunity for students to refresh their knowledge in these areas.

Core module:

Compulsory modules:

A CORE module but be taken and passed.  A COMPULSORY module must be taken.

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Teaching and assessment

Teaching for all modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and a virtual learning environment. You can expect 2-3 hours of contact time per module, per week.

A wide range of assessment techniques are used including coursework (written essays, case studies, interviews, group reports etc), presentations, examinations and a dissertation.

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Entry requirements

A good upper second class honours degree or equivalent in economics, accounting, finance or a related subject.

You will be expected to sit pre-sessional mathematics and statistics examinations following an intensive pre-sessional module.

Where English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.

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Contacts

Postgraduate Administrator
Lorna Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3918
Email: sbm-postgrad@qmul.ac.uk

Course Director
Dr Suki Sian
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8570
Email: s.sian@qmul.ac.uk

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