MSc Accounting

Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 10,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Decision Making
  • Loans
  • Industry
  • Financial Reporting
  • Management Accounting

Course programme

Example structure
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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Additional information

“Essex Business School gave me the confidence to question and express my opinions My career has gone from strength to strength and I’m now Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant at ERS Insurance Group I focus on the Lloyd’s Syndicate 218’s budget and forecast process and am now a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant " Ali Kutchuk - MSc Accounting graduate Our expert staff Our expert staff are at the forefront of debate and research surrounding accounting issues Essex Business School is home to industry renowned figures, such as Emeritus Professor Prem Sikka Prem is a leading thinker on issues surrounding tax avoidance, with his work often quoted in The Guardian, The Huffington Post and The Independent Our academics are members of three internationally respected research centres: Essex Accounting Centre, which has strong links with professional accounting bodies Centre for Global Accountability, which produces public policy-oriented research BAFA Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, with aims to establish a more realistic understanding of accounting issues in developing countries By learning from accounting experts, you can experience an education at the cutting edge of the discipline You hear the latest thinking on issues impacting the business world today We’re at the forefront of research in: business ethics and corporate social responsibility organisation studies leadership and strategy finance and banking risk management international management As a top five UK university for social sciences (REF, 2014), our work is informed by a broad range of social science theories and concepts Much of our research addresses the important issues currently being faced by commercial businesses, public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations At Essex Business School, you study at an institution that aims to make a direct impact on the world you live in Specialist facilities This course is based at our...

MSc Accounting

£ 10,200 + VAT