MSc Finance and Accounting

The Finance and Accounting MSc course offered by the University of Brighton is designed to deepen your understanding of financial and management accounting practices. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge base to effectively deal with complex and competitive business environments, with a focus on the practical application of accountancy in the real world.Course Content: The course content focuses on the development of technical knowledge and skills whilst expanding the student's ability to evaluate and analyse financial management issues. The course will also cover topics such as corporate finance, financial strategy, risk management and assurance, and business ethics in a global context. Key Modules: Students will undertake key modules including Foundations of Scholarship and Research; International Financial Reporting and Analysis; Finance and Financial Management; Corporate Financial Strategy; Ethics and Corporate Governance; Assurance and Risk Management; and a Project/Dissertation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by several professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This not only provides students with exemptions from some professional exams but also provides recognition for the quality of the course.Future Careers: The course opens up a range of career opportunities in sectors such as financial and management accounting, financial regulation, and financial management. Graduates have gone on to work in roles such as financial analysts, auditing clerks, accountants, financial managers, and more. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.