Accounting and Finance is a fluid and ever-changing sector, with innovations and best practices continuing to evolve to meet the world’s concerns, on a local and global scale.

During this Accounting and Finance master's you'll assess and apply key technical accounting and finance procedures to real-world scenarios, gaining a thorough understanding of global financial markets and accounting systems. You’ll cover topics such as financial planning, corporate reporting and analysis, financial management, auditing, corporate governance, business ethics and international markets.

A key feature of this course is the integration of accounting and finance modules throughout the taught programme. You will critically evaluate the introduction of technology such as big data, blockchain and the digitalisation of corporate reporting within the Accounting profession.

Aimed at those with an interest in problem-solving and critical thinking, this course welcomes those who have studied accountancy, finance, business, mathematics or economics. It is also suitable for those who have gained relevant professional experience and want to continue to improve their career prospects. Our Accounting and Finance MSc will allow students to develop as effective accountants, finance managers, financial analysis and acquire transferable intellectual, research and professional skills.

This masters course in accounting and finance in the UK will help you develop employability skills through business-relevant and research-rich learning. You’ll gain an understanding of how global economic and financial challenges impact business activity and how organisations interact within the business environment. You’ll gain the skills needed to critically evaluate current accounting and finance practices, business ethics guidelines and corporate governance frameworks to propose solutions to global challenges.

Northumbria University’s Accounting and Finance Masters will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, IT workshops and one-to-one sessions. From the outset, you will apply academic knowledge to practical exercises, case discussions and group-work sessions based on real-life examples. You will also benefit from guest lectures to provide opportunities to engage with the industry.

There will be the opportunity to visit a Chartered Accountancy firm and become familiar with the professional services these firms provide, such as; payroll, consultation and auditing.

You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own learning, demonstrated through directed learning tasks included in each module.

Assessment is varied, it will include written assignments, oral presentation and exams. You will also undertake a 15,000-word dissertation, consultancy project, or management enquiry. Our experienced staff will be assigned to you on an individual supervisor basis to support your chosen topic.

Full details on the modules for this course can be found below.

Newcastle Business School is part of an elite group of less than 1% of business schools worldwide with double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting.

The teaching team on this course consists of highly qualified academics, who boast extensive experience in research and knowledge across accounting, finance and economic fields. You will be taught by scholars from various backgrounds, each bringing their expertise to enhance your learning experience.

You will have access to a range of learning support services in addition to direct academic assistance. These will include workshops facilitated by library staff teaching you how to reference correctly and improve your academic writing abilities. You will also be able to access a variety of online support materials through the electronic learning portal. This will include; lecture recordings, access to specialist software and webcasts.

Newcastle Business School provides first-class education in a world-class environment.

Based in City Campus East, Newcastle Business School is comprised of 24,000 square meters of purpose-designed academic accommodation at the cutting edge of design and technology.

The ground floor presents a Harvard style lecture theatre that can accommodate up to 400 people. The 4th floor contains a dedicated suite for postgraduate teaching. It concludes teaching rooms, IT labs and a comfortable lounge area for both group and independent work.

Our City Campus Library is open 24/7 and achieves some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the UK. It has held the Cabinet Office accreditation for Customer Service Excellence since 2010.

The modules on this course reflect a research-rich approach. This will help you become a more critical, reflective and independent thinker. You will become increasingly skilled in formatting questions, critiquing and analysing different approaches and developing well-founded arguments.

The academic support you will receive throughout the six specialist modules will also be complemented by the use of data browsing and analysis software. This will include DataStream, Bloomberg, Financial Analysis Made Easy (FAME), E-views and STATA. This software will be used to investigate, analyse and forecast the empirical nature of real-world accounting and financial problems.

You will develop your own advanced research skills and critical understanding whilst working alongside active researchers at the forefront of research in the Accounting and Finance fields. You will be encouraged to ask and explore innovative research questions, reflecting upon the research process before culminating in the production of a 15,000-word dissertation.

On completion of this course, you will gain the knowledge needed for a career at the forefront of emerging trends in accounting and finance.

To further enhance your career opportunities, you can benefit from our career guidance service, offering you advice for CV writing, portfolio building and interview preparation. This course will also help you develop the key employability skills that leading employers in this field are looking for.

You will be introduced to the many changes that automation and other technology have brought to these industries. This will help you stand out as a pioneer in this field, giving you a competitive edge in the world of employment.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project in place of a dissertation. This will involve working with an external organisation to help solve a current business problem. The project will be carried out in a small group with combined independent and group work, giving you valuable practical experience to boost your CV.

Upon graduation from this course, you will be able to move into a range of careers in both the accountancy and financial sectors, including: stockbroker, external auditor, chartered accountant, tax advisor, business development manager, strategic consultant.