MSc Accounting and Finance

The MSc Accounting and Finance course at Manchester Metropolitan University caters to those interested in furthering their knowledge and understanding in the fields of accounting and finance. It's designed for students with a background in business or related disciplines, who wish to specialize and enhance their employability prospects.Course Content: This course covers a broad range of accounting and finance areas, allowing students to tailor the course to their professional needs. The course modules provide a comprehensive understanding of critical aspects such as financial management, governance and reporting, strategic management, and tax. Additionally, students are also encouraged to develop their research skills and can undertake a dissertation on a subject of their choice related to accounting and finance.Key Modules: Core units include Financial Strategy and Governance, Strategic Management Accounting, Specialist Study in Accounting and Finance, Business Research Issues and Analysis, and Dissertation.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). If students successfully complete certain modules, they can be awarded exemptions from professional exams of these bodies, making it quicker and easier to become a chartered accountant.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue a diverse array of job roles such as business advisors, finance managers, banking, investment management, retail banking, financial analysis, tax consultancy, and risk management, to name a few. Students may also progress towards research degrees (MPhil/PhD) in accounting and finance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.