Accountancy MSc
Master
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
9 Months
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Start date
September
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As a professional accountant you’ll gain a better critical understanding of current theories and cutting-edge techniques when you gain your MSc in Accountancy from the University of Dundee.
This is an ideal course if you are already qualified with an IFAC member professional accountancy body (eg ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW, ICAI, CIPFA) and looking to build your professional qualification. The programme offers, through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), 50% (90 credits) of the 180 credits for a taught master's course to fully exam-qualified professional accountants.
Dundee is among the fastest risers in the 2017 Guardian University Rankings and has also been rated the best in Scotland by some of the most influential higher education surveys.
Our Accountancy staff have significant experience in their sector. They hold professional qualifications, and/or have close links with the profession through their academic research and networks. We have a strong track record of engaging in professional body-funded research which has contributed to policy debates in practice.
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The course focuses on the technical and theoretical study of fundamental accounting and finance subjects together with a professional project within the context of international accounting practice.
A master's degree demonstrates a significant academic ability. The project element underlines your skills in planning, organising, researching and presenting professional relevant findings in writing. The module content will enable you to gain greater confidence and authority in addressing more complex Accounting and Financial issues.
This MSc is designed to enhance your professional, career and academic development, contribute to your marketability and support your career ambitions.
You’ll be able to make use of the University's careers service to help you to present yourself to the world's top employers.
Full professional exam qualification from a recognised professional accountancy body: ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, ICAEW, CIPFA and CIMA or other IFAC member body assessed as equivalent by the Programme Director.
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Subjects
- Accountancy
- Accounting Issues
- International Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Risk Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Investment
- Emerging Financial Markets
- Management Accounting
- Strategic Management
Course programme
- Professional Accountancy Project (BU53002)
Plus three optional modules from:
- Corporate Governance (BU51001)
- Contemporary Accounting Issues (BU52004)
- International Accounting and Financial Reporting (BU52005)
- Global Risk Analysis (BU52006)
- Corporate Finance (BU51002)
- Emerging Financial Markets and Investment (BU52012)
- Strategic Management Accounting (BU52013)
- Marketing Management and Strategy (BU52008)
- Performance Measurement and Reporting (BU51006)
- Operations Management and Change (BU51008)
Delivery of the taught modules involves a combination of lecture–style delivery, workshops, student presentations, student-led discussions and computer laboratory-based sessions.
You can start in either September or January of each year. You will study three optional 20 credit modules over either 1 or 2 semesters and a compulsory 30 credit Professional Accountancy Project.
How you will be assessedAssessment will be a combination of examinations and coursework assignments.
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Accountancy MSc