MSc Accounting
Postgraduate
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
1 Year
About the course
How is the role and public perception of accounting changing in a world still coping with the effects of the financial crash?
Accounting at Essex goes well beyond the preparation of financial statements
We teach you to be accountable, act ethically and make financial decisions that positively impact both organisations and society
This course will advance your knowledge of accounting in both depth and scope
You are taught at Essex Business School, champions of ethical management and sustainable business and ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research excellence (REF, 2014)
We believe accounting information is the foundation for successful decision-making and further develop your practical accounting skills and theoretical knowledge so you can make a positive impact in the workplace
You explore the changing role and perception of accounting within shifting global markets
We take a critical view of both financial reporting and management accounting, so that you can be perfectly placed to lead financial decision-making in your chosen industry
You work with students and staff from across the globe, preparing you to work in international markets; our Masters students currently join us from more than 40 countries
MSc Accounting can also be part-time and you may be eligible for a number of scholarships and discounts
Postgraduate loans for Masters courses are now available from the Student Loans Company, worth up to £10,000, for students from the UK and EU
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Subjects
- Financial Training
- Financial
- Decision Making
- Loans
- Industry
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
Course programme
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core and optional module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Dissertation
Research Methods in Accounting
Issues in Financial Reporting
Management Accounting
Audit Theory (optional)
Corporate Reporting and Analysis (optional)
Financial Decision Making (optional)
Teaching
Tailor the content of your course to more closely fit your interests and aspirations
Courses focus on practical applications and links with industry
We run an open seminar series
Assessment
Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
Dissertation
You submit a 15,000 word dissertation.
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MSc Accounting