Accounting and Finance MSc
Master
In Cranfield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Cranfield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
September 2024
Apply by 28 March 2024 and you could be eligible for a 5% discount on your tuition fees.
Our Accounting and Finance MSc provides you with an advanced understanding of financial management and the practical expertise to apply this in the real world. You will explore theories and cutting-edge finance techniques in the context of global business and develop the necessary skills and knowledge in line with financial reporting and the international accounting standards.
Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings.
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About this course
Graduates with a desire to develop a career in accounting and finance such as financial controller, accounting manager, business consultant and finance experts.
Professionals who may be considering a career change or new graduates looking to advance their skills in accounting and finance
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a:
First or a second UK honours degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. accounting, finance or business), or
an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or second UK honours degree
Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings.
This course will prepare you for the world of employment as well as career development opportunities in accounting and finance.
You will learn to apply a range of advanced accounting skills to the practice of financial reporting from a global perspective.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of finance function practice and the changing external context in which it operates.
You will have an opportunity to undertake academically rigorous independent research and enhance your ability to communicate ideas, arguments, and research findings effectively in written form.
You will be taught by faculty with experience of the real world of finance and accounting, as well as having the opportunity to listen to guest speakers.
You will have the opportunity to study within a truly international environment, with students and academics coming from over 50 countries
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Subjects
- Corporate Finance
- Statistical Analysis for Finance
- Accounting
- Organisational Management
- Economics for Financial Markets
- Valuation and Financial Modelling
- Financial Markets Regulation and Ethics
- Research Methods in Finance
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Derivatives and Financial Risk Management
Teachers and trainers (1)
Andrea Moro
Course Director
Course programme
The course comprises 11 core modules and two elective modules (choice out of four). This enables you to tailor the programme of study to suit your personal career plan.
Throughout the course you will have access to a highly effective infrastructure including Bloomberg live financial news and data terminal, BOARDEX, Capital IQ, CRSP, Datastream, EIKON, EBSCO, FACTIVA, FAME, Financial Times, ORBIS Bank Focus, ProQuest, Science Direct, SDC Platinum and Thomson One resources. You will use real-world, international case studies to support your learning. The culmination of the learning process is your opportunity to undertake research for your individual thesis.
Course delivery
Taught modules 60%, dissertation 40%
Accounting and Finance MSc