Online MSc Course Structure
Given the close relationship between the two, a strong understanding of finance and accounting is a powerful tool in any business. The MSc in Finance and Accounting programme will prepare you for success in a variety of industries and consists of 4 core Finance modules and 2 specialisation modules: Performance Measurement Control and Advanced Financial Reporting.
Online MSc in Finance and Accounting Programme Structure
| MSC Degree |
Diploma in Finance |
Certificate in Finance |
| Modules |
Modules |
Modules |
| Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
| Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
| Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
| Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
| Performance Control |
Performance Control |
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| Advanced Reporting |
Advanced Reporting |
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| Capstone Module |
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| Research Methods |
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| Dissertation |
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Specialisation Module 1: Performance Measurements Control
The aim of this module is to help you to develop your knowledge and skills in applying management accounting techniques. The module covers relevant techniques including: decision making, budgeting and standard costing. The module concludes with discussions on how a business should be managed and controlled.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in performance measurements and controls
- Determine and evaluate the nature of performance measurements
- Develop and demonstrate a sound knowledge of international trading
- Critically evaluate the economic benefit of budgeting
- Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for the effective management of transfer price
- Demonstrate skills in information control management
Specialisation Module 2: Analysis of Financial Reporting
This module will provide a basic understanding of financial reporting and will give you the ability to interpret financial statements of companies and financial institutions. You will learn how to define an organisations earning power through the analysis of its financial reporting. You will also learn about the regulatory principles designed to maintain financial stability in major markets, the practical application and effectiveness of these principles, and whether self-regulation is effective.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in international accountancy standards and financial regulations
- Determine and evaluate accountancy issues in the facing the global marketplace
- Evaluate financial information to make investment decisions
- Demonstrate problem solving and analytical approaches to facilitate effective financial decision-making
- Know how to analyse and approach financial reports and financial system failure
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