Accounting and Finance

Course Details

The programme offers the opportunity to pursue appropriately advanced studies in both accounting and finance, equipping the students for careers in financial institutions, management consulting, industry or government bodies.

The modules included in the programme aim to develop capacities of critical assessment of literature and methods, and the ability to communicate, orally and in writing, on topics in accounting and finance.

They provide a stimulating suite of learning activities that introduce students to contemporary theories and practice.

The development of transferable skills will shape the teaching and learning on the programme. The successful completion of coursework, for instance, will require students to gather information from a range of sources, as well as select and assimilate the relevant knowledge and complete tasks within deadlines.

You will also acquire the ability to write projects and an MSc dissertation, which aims at developing the skills of reading and summarising academic articles. The students will be able to analyse financial statements, apply investment strategies and understand the role of accounting in both profit and not-for-profit organisations.

The contents provided during the programme will also be useful to those who wish to pursue PhD studies in accounting and finance.

The structure and contents of the programme are detailed below.

Semester 1 (CATS)

• Financial Management (20)
• Corporate Finance (15)
• International Financial Accounting and Reporting (20)

Semester 2 (CATS)

• Accounting and Performance Management in Public-Sector and Not-For-Profit Organisations (15)
• Management Accounting and Control (15)
• Research Methods and Techniques (20)
• Plus choice of one from: Derivatives (15)
• International Finance (15)
• Plus Dissertation (60)

Modules are subject to change

A variety of methods, including individual and group work, presentations, case studies, class tests and dissertation will be used. Both summative and formative assessment methods are adopted throughout all modules, which span from practical computer based work, to class tests, group and individual presentations and academic essays. Timely feedback is provided on the students' performance.

Teaching is usually in mornings and afternoons.