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MSc in Management, Finance and Accounting

Understanding where and how value is added and captured lies at the heart of strategic management. By combining the techniques and theories of accounting and finance with those of management, this MSc enables integrated understanding of organisational processes.
Our MSc in Management, Finance and Accounting is both intellectually challenging and ambitious. You will gain a thorough understanding of the principal methods and techniques of management and accounting and finance.

 Aims and Objectives

  • You will gain a framework of reference enabling you to deal with complex issues and handle them effectively in a range of management contexts.
  • The course will enhance your ability to analyse any situation and make sound strategic decisions.
  • The course will prepare you for management level accounting and finance careers in both public and private sector organisations, or scope to pursue an academic career in this area.
  • You will be provided with a stimulating and intellectually challenging learning experience throughout the course.

Course Structure

Stage One - September to December

Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills

Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment

Organisational Analysis

Accountability, Representations and Control

The Business Environment

Stages Two and Three - January to May

Critical Perspectives on Management

Accounting Representations: Public and Private Sector

Two electives

Stage Four - May to September

Research Methods

Dissertation

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

 
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Events

Regional Residential School

Date: Friday 8 - Sunday 10 June 2012
Where: Montego Bay, Jamaica

UK Summer School

Date: Friday 31 August - Friday 7 September 2012
Venue: University of Leicester campus

Employment Opportunities

Details on current vacancies within the School of Management can be accessed through the University's Personnel Office website.