MSc Accounting, Finance and Management

Master

In Ormskirk

£ 4,860 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    1 Year

This Masters degree develops your understanding of advanced accounting by examining a range of contemporary finance and management topics, whilst also engaging you in research methods and the undertaking of a significant research exercise. You will develop strategic and tactical management skills from an accounting and finance perspective and gain a good understanding of how accounting techniques and accountants can add value and contribute to the success of an organisation. The programme will also enhance your understanding of the changing role and perception of accounting and related areas within the context of changing global markets, competition and shifting societal values. The aim is to prepare you to face the challenges of managing and working in organisations with a wide array of competing economic, social, political and cultural conditions.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

The programme is closely aligned with the requirements of professional accounting bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

The programme is closely aligned with the requirements of professional accounting bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

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Subjects

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Performance Management
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Business Strategy

Course programme

ACC4001 Issues in Corporate Reporting (20 credits)

ACC4002 Advanced Performance Management (20 credits)

ACC4003 Advanced Financial Management (20 credits)

ACC4004 Advanced Audit and Assurance (20 credits)

ACC4005 Business Strategy and Analysis (20 credits)

ACC4006 Research Methodologies and Methods in Accounting (20 credits)

You will select one of the following modules:

ACC4007 Dissertation in Accounting, Finance and Management (60 credits)

ACC4008 Consultancy Challenge in Accounting, Finance and Management (60 credits)

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

£12,500 for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18. Tuition fees for part-time study on this MSc are £27 per credit for UK and EU students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18, i.e. £540 per 20 credit module.

How will I be assessed?

A range of assessment methods will be used on this programme. The dissertation/consultancy challenge is predominately assessed by a 25,000-word written thesis. Other modules are assessed through essays and examinations.

Who will be teaching me?

This programme is taught by highly motivated and experienced academics who specialise in different areas of accounting, finance and management research. All members of the programme team are active researchers engaged with research projects at national and international level. Some seminars will be delivered by external guest speakers from academia and industry. You will also be invited to attend a series of research seminars organised by the department and have the opportunity to present your own work within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Course Length:1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time

MSc Accounting, Finance and Management

£ 4,860 + VAT