International Accounting and Finance MSc

Postgraduate

In Currie

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Postgraduate study Accountancy, Economics and Finance Accounting International Accounting and FinanceInternational Accounting and Finance MScHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe ever-changing environment of international accounting and the global financial markets requires graduates with critical awareness of current issues in the academic discipline, as well as in professional practice. This programme aims to enhance the research and employment potential of students who seek to specialise in international accounting and finance. The programme is particularly well suited to those seeking a career in the accounting and finance functions of both national and international organisations, as well as to those considering further academic studies and/ or a career in academic research. Students undertake six core courses. The core of the programme is the stream on international accounting which consists of three subjects taken over semesters 1 and 2. These seek to provide students with an international perspective to the study of accounting so that they can develop an understanding of the reasons for national differences; the tendencies towards harmonisation; and the problems of multinational companies. This is done within the context of supporting classes on accounting theory and research methodology. One optional course per semester is selected from the options available, and a dissertation is then undertaken over the summer months. Programme duration MSc - 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time PGDip - 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time AccreditationSuccessful completion of our MSc International Accounting and Finance programme grants the following ACCA Exemptions: F1 Accountant in Business; F2 Management Accounting; F3 Financial Accounting and F4 Corporate and Business Law....

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Accounting MBA
  • Accounting
  • International
  • International Accounting
  • Finance
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Part Time
  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Full Time
  • Management Accounting
  • Law
  • IT Management
  • Global
  • Options
  • Financial Accounting
  • IT Law
  • Business Law
  • ACCA
  • Perspective
  • Management

Course programme

Overview

The ever-changing environment of international accounting and the global financial markets requires graduates with critical awareness of current issues in the academic discipline, as well as in professional practice. This programme aims to enhance the research and employment potential of students who seek to specialise in international accounting and finance.

The programme is particularly well suited to those seeking a career in the accounting and finance functions of both national and international organisations, as well as to those considering further academic studies and/ or a career in academic research. Students undertake six core courses.

The core of the programme is the stream on international accounting which consists of three subjects taken over semesters 1 and 2. These seek to provide students with an international perspective to the study of accounting so that they can develop an understanding of the reasons for national differences; the tendencies towards harmonisation; and the problems of multinational companies. This is done within the context of supporting classes on accounting theory and research methodology. One optional course per semester is selected from the options available, and a dissertation is then undertaken over the summer months.

Programme duration
  • MSc - 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
  • PGDip - 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
Accreditation

Successful completion of our MSc International Accounting and Finance programme grants the following ACCA Exemptions: F1 Accountant in Business; F2 Management Accounting; F3 Financial Accounting and F4 Corporate and Business Law. These exemptions mean you will be able to qualify more quickly than other graduates.

Additional information

Programme contentSemester 1 (Sept - Dec) Corporate Finance Financial Analysis International Accounting Standards One from: Capital Markets Corporate Governance Semester 2 (Jan - April) International Accounting Theory International Managerial Accounting Research Methods One from: Comparative Financial Reporting Emerging Financial Markets Research in Finance Between May and August students undertake their MSc dissertation. Corporate Finance Semester 1 (mandatory) The aim of this course is to introduce you to contemporary topics in corporate finance and...

International Accounting and Finance MSc

Price on request