Accounting and Finance - MSc

4.3
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  • BCU is a great uni and Birmingham is a wonderful city, there is so much to do and facilities were amazing and so were the staff.
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Postgraduate

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Taught by professionally qualified academics with a wealth of industrial and professional experience, this CIMA accredited Master's course focuses on the practical application of accountancy in the real world and theoretical aspects of related research with a clear objective of preparing you for a career in accountancy, finance or management. You can maximise your CIMA exemptions by choosing particular modules, and get prepared for the remaining final (external) CIMA exam(s) at the end of the course.

You can study ACCA with us (full or part-time) and then take the final, 60 credit dissertation module to gain the MSc award. Our status as a Platinum Approved Learning Partner reflects the quality of our course provision and teaching.

If you are already a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant you have the option of seeking accreditation for prior learning experience (APLE) or simply topping up with the final, 60 credit dissertation module to gain the MSc award with our Masters Stage course.

Based at the University’s new campus in the UK’s second city, you’ll live and study in an exciting, vibrant environment and engage with local, national and international businesses.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

A first or second class degree in Accountancy, Accounting and Finance or business related area with significant accounting related content from a UK institution or international equivalent.

OR ACCA Papers F1-9 / CIMA Operational and Management Levels (or equivalent).

OR A full professional accountancy qualification (APEL may be available).

OR A pre-Master’s programme approved by Birmingham City University

Our accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) helps boost your postgraduate qualification even more, giving you professional qualifications employers would be hard pressed to ignore.
Our accreditation allows us to offer an extensive list of CIMA exemptions, including all Management and Strategic level CIMA papers (excluding the case studies). We automatically offer tuition for the Final Strategic Case Study upon completion of your MSc (in November / December).
We also boast close links with CIMA, who offer our students reduced registration and exam fees, as well as full access to their support content, which includes webinars and online support.

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Reviews

4.3
  • Good place, nice people and I had an amazing experience, great thanks.
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  • BCU is a great uni and Birmingham is a wonderful city, there is so much to do and facilities were amazing and so were the staff.
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Course rating

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Centre rating

Student Reviewer

4.5
27/05/2019
About the course: Good place, nice people and I had an amazing experience, great thanks.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Joey Moxley

4.0
25/05/2019
About the course: BCU is a great uni and Birmingham is a wonderful city, there is so much to do and facilities were amazing and so were the staff.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2020

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Portfolio Management
  • Credit
  • International
  • Global
  • Finance
  • Accountancy
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial strategy
  • Relationship Management
  • Global Finance
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Strategic Risk Management
  • International Tax Planning
  • Security Analysis
  • Public Sector Financial Management

Course programme

Semester One - PG Certificate

In the first semester, students will study a choice of three optional modules, listed below.
  • Project and Relationship Management
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Corporate Reporting
  • International Tax Planning
  • Audit Theory and Practice
  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Semester Two - PG Diploma

In the second semester, students will study a choice of three optional modules, listed below.
  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Risk Management
  • Financial Strategy
  • Public Sector Financial Management
  • Global Finance
Semester Three - Masters

In the third semester, you will have a choice of one of the following two final modules.
  • Research Skills & Dissertation/Project
  • Integrated Strategic Case Study

Additional information

UK/EU students

Mode  Duration  Fees
Full Time  1 Year  £11,000 per year
Full Time  18 Months (Professional Placement)  £12,100 per year

International students

Mode  Duration  Fees
Full Time   1 Year £13,200 per year
Full Time   18 Months (Professional Placement)   £14,600 per year

Accounting and Finance - MSc

Price on request