Accounting & Finance MRes
Master
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
September
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Most people probably think that research in accounting and finance is "all about numbers", but that really couldn't be further from the truth! Indeed, there is much more to accounting and finance research. This course allows students the opportunity to study the advanced aspects of accounting or finance with staff that have a sound knowledge of the technical aspects of their subjects.
This course is specifically designed to prepare you for further study such as a PhD. Under the supervision of our highly-rated Accountancy team you’ll have a wide choice of modules allowing you to specialise in your chosen area of focus.
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You’ll gain the skills you need for your doctorate by studying extended versions of Research Methods & Methodology and Quantitative/Econometric Methods. Uniquely this course offers you the opportunity to undertake a Directed Reading module so you’ll pursue a programme of study specially designed for you by your PhD supervisory team.
This specialised course is designed for students intending to pursue further study (e.g. PhD). Recent graduates are undertaking doctoral studies in the UK and elsewhere with graduates employed in universities all over the world. A small number are pursuing other types of work for organisations in the UK and overseas.
A relevant degree in accounting and/or finance.
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Subjects
- Finance
- Accounting and Finance
- Econometrics
- Accounting Issues
- Contemporary Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- International Accounting
- Accounting
- Risk Analysis
- Investments
Course programme
This course comprises four core modules:
- Research Methods & Methodology (BU52001)
- Quantitative Methods (BU52002)
- Directed Reading (BU52003)
- Dissertation (BU52010)
Econometrics for Finance (BU52017) may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be substituted for this module
Plus, students choose two modules from those currently running in the School. These typically include:
- Contemporary Accounting Issues (BU52004)
- International Accounting & Financial Reporting (BU52005)
- Strategic Management Accounting (BU52013)
- Global Risk Analysis (BU52006)
- Corporate Finance (BU51002)
- Emerging Financial Markets & Investments (BU52012)
- Corporate Governance (BU51001)
- International Banking (BU51011)
- Performance Management & Reporting (BU51006)
- Risk Management in Banking (BU51012)
- Principles of Marketing Practice (BU51015)
- Human Resource Management Strategies (BU51018)
- International Human Resource Management (BU52021)
Modules are delivered using a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and hands-on computer labs.
How you will be assessedYou will be assessed by a combination coursework, examinations and dissertation.
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Accounting & Finance MRes