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

Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills

Foundations of Financial Analysis and Investment

Organisational Analysis

Accountability, Representations and Control

The Business Environment

Critical Perspectives on Management

Accounting Representations: Public and Private Sector

Two electives

Research Methods

Dissertation

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