MSc Accounting and Financial Management
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Postgraduate
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
1 Year
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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
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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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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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Recommended
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This centre's achievements
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
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 PlacementA 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
MSc Accounting and Financial Management