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 

Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills

Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment

Financial Statements: Theory, Practice, Critique

Accountability, Representations and Control

Financial Modelling

Accounting Representations: Public and Private Sector

Corporate Finance

Two electives

Research Methods

Dissertation

Description of modules taught on the MSc in Accounting and Finance programme

Professional Recognition
This programme has been approved by The Chartered Institute of Marketing to provide direct entry on to the CIM’s Professional Certificate in Marketing. Please contact CIM Education for further details: +44 (0)1628 427120 or email qualifications@cim.co.uk