MSc Accounting and Financial Management

4.8
5 reviews
  • Their wifi was terrible and the campus was lovely in all. Do something about wifi connectivity please.
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  • Oveall quality of the university is good but still I found half the teaching staff was unable to give quality teaching to the students.
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  • The hearts gave me much confidence and maturity, I love being here. I would suggest to be organised and manage your time to enjoy university life. Try to help each other in your course as group efforts make it easier than alone.
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Postgraduate

In Hatfield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Hatfield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    September

Hertfordshire’s MSc Accounting and Financial Management is all about developing the knowledge you need to interpret and use financial information, so you can make informed, intelligent business decisions.
If you don’t have a background in accounting and finance, it will help you build the skills you need to move into this sector and shape a career in business, banking or financial management. If you’ve already studied or worked in accountancy or finance, this Master’s course is an outstanding opportunity to explore your subject in greater depth – and from diverse new perspectives

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hatfield (Herefordshire)
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University of Hertfordshire (College Lane Campus), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


This professional Master’s enables you to build hugely valuable decision-making strategies, making you a valuable asset to any organisation.As well as developing strong academic knowledge, you’ll be exposed to real-world situations which underpin and apply what you’ve learnt.With accounting and finance experts sought after across every sector, this Master’s course opens up incredibly diverse career possibilities.Hertfordshire’s excellent student / lecturer ratio means you’ll benefit from inspiring teaching, expert insights and all the support you need.With access to outstanding learning resources, 24 hours a day, you can access the very latest thinking and maximise your learning.


Most of our Master’s students go on to careers in banking, accounting firms or public service organisations like the NHS, either as an accountant or in other financial management roles. However, the uniqueness of the Hertfordshire course means that when you leave us you’ll be equipped to go into a hugely diverse range of businesses seeking decision-making, accounting or finance expertise.
You can also choose to continue your postgraduate studies by working towards professional accounting and finance qualifications or progressing to a PhD.

An honours degree (at least 2:2) in any subject area or relevant professional qualification combined with managerial experience. Other academic qualifications such as HNDs will be considered on a case by case basis where they are combined with managerial level experience. Managerial experience to be considered must be more than ten years in accounting or finance management role.

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • Their wifi was terrible and the campus was lovely in all. Do something about wifi connectivity please.
    |
  • Oveall quality of the university is good but still I found half the teaching staff was unable to give quality teaching to the students.
    |
  • The hearts gave me much confidence and maturity, I love being here. I would suggest to be organised and manage your time to enjoy university life. Try to help each other in your course as group efforts make it easier than alone.
    |
100%
4.9
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student reviewer

5.0
30/12/2021
About the course: Their wifi was terrible and the campus was lovely in all. Do something about wifi connectivity please.
What I would highlight: Their wifi was terrible and the campus was lovely in all. Do something about wifi connectivity please.
What could be improved: nothing to improve
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
10/11/2018
What I would highlight: Oveall quality of the university is good but still I found half the teaching staff was unable to give quality teaching to the students.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
13/08/2018
What I would highlight: The hearts gave me much confidence and maturity, I love being here. I would suggest to be organised and manage your time to enjoy university life. Try to help each other in your course as group efforts make it easier than alone.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

4.0
14/03/2018
What I would highlight: The university charges a lot for such disappointment from lectures and lecturers. Computers and technology were of great use though. The city is quite boring.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lowe

5.0
13/03/2018
What I would highlight: This place exceeded my expectations and I feel happy about it.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2022
2018

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 5 years

Subjects

  • Project
  • Financial Management
  • Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Financial Training
  • Business
  • Finance strategy
  • Business Decisions

Course programme


Structure

Level 7

Core Modules

  • Finance for Business Decisions - 30 Credits
  • Emerging Issues in Accounting and Finance - 15 Credits
  • Applied Project for MSc AFM - 60 Credits
Teaching methods

We offer a varied programme of teaching that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures. We also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective of the topics covered.

You will be assessed through a variety of coursework including presentations, reports and projects. You will also be required to complete a dissertation and will be supported by a dissertation supervisor.

Work Placement

A work placement isn’t a requirement on this postgraduate course, but real-world experience is always incredibly valuable and if you’d like the opportunity to apply your skills you can choose our 60-credit Applied Project module. This option gives you the chance to conduct a live project within a business, getting hands-on experience of financial decision making.





























Additional information

International Students  -  £12500 for the 2018/2019 academic year

MSc Accounting and Financial Management

Price on request