Introduction:
A fundamental requirement of any successful organisation is to be able to manage its accounting and financial activities efficiently and effectively. This requirement has become more obvious in recent times as organisations have faced turbulent economic conditions, lending difficulties, risk management issues and the criticisms of governance. Our MSc Finance and Accounting degree is designed to enable you to become a critical member of an organisation’s core management team.
Through theoretical and empirical literature, case studies and interacting learning and teaching, you will develop a strong core knowledge of institutional, accounting and financial modelling frameworks. You will explore the operation of markets, their major participants and the regulatory environment, as well as building a firm understanding of corporate finance, basic accounting and financial analysis.
In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an in-company experience project, a business research project or a global experience project.
What you’ll gain from this degree?
- an understanding of traditional and current theoretical principles, models and frameworks of strategic accounting and strategic financial management.
- an ability to apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the accounting discipline.
- a critical approach in evaluating the rigour and validity of published research and assessing its relevance to the practice of accounting.
- an understanding of the wider social, environmental and economic sustainability issues and their interrelationships which may be impacted by or have an impact on organisational activities.
- This course allows a faster progression towards the CIMA Professional Qualification and the global professional designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
- You will be allocated an Academic Mentor at the beginning of the academic year and you will meet with them regularly throughout the year. Your Mentor will help you make the most of your time at NBS.
- Our Finance and Accounting course has been created in collaboration with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) institute.
What you’ll study
At NBS you can create a personalised learning experience, giving you a unique Masters degree that equips you with the skills you'll need, for the career you want. Each of the modules will be delivered over a four week period, with teaching delivered in three weeks and the fourth week left clear for assessment work. This enables you to focus on one subject at a time, whilst allowing time for preparation and assessment work.
Modules- Placement Opportunities
- Professional Development
Semester One
- Global Financial Markets (20 credits)
- Financial Statement Analysis (20 credits)
- Corporate Finance (20 credits)
Semester Two
- Strategic Management Accounting (20 credits)
- Comparative Corporate Reporting (20 credits)
- Corporate Governance and Accountability (20 credits)
Semester Three
- Consultancy Experience Project (40 credits)
- In-Company Experience Project (40 credits)
- Business Research Project (40 credits)
Careers and employability
At Nottingham Business School, we’re focused on your employability from the start of your postgraduate degree. We provide you with a learning experience that integrates theory and practice.
Graduates from this course have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:
- Auditor
- Head of Anti-Money Laundering
- Fund Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Investment Portfolio Manager
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