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University of Portsmouth MSc Accounting And Finance

University of Portsmouth

MSc Accounting And Finance

Southsea, United Kingdom

12 up to 30 Months

English

Full time, Part time

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Key Summary

    About: The MSc Accounting and Finance program provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and financial management. It covers key topics such as financial reporting, corporate finance, investment analysis, and risk management, preparing students for a variety of roles in finance and accounting sectors. The program typically lasts one year for full-time students and offers flexible study options for part-time students.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as financial analysts, accountants, auditors, or investment managers. They can work in diverse environments, including corporate finance, public accounting firms, and investment banks. The skills gained in this program also support roles in risk assessment and financial consultancy.

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Introduction

If you studied a business subject at the undergraduate level and now want to pursue a career in accounting or finance, this accredited Master’s course is a great first step to specialise in accountancy or getting into finance.

You'll be introduced to financial and accounting topics at the start of your studies before exploring how businesses work financially. You'll learn about markets, trades and shares and use our industry-standard Bloomberg suite to monitor and interpret the same data professionals use in the real world.

You'll explore human behaviour in relation to finance and learn to use numbers to plan business strategies.

With practical projects and coursework to apply your learning, you'll develop your analytical and problem-solving skills throughout your studies. You'll access career support and networking opportunities with businesses and fellow students to ensure you graduate ready for your career in the industry.

To become an accountant, you'll need to study an accredited qualification. If you studied a different business-related subject at the undergraduate level, this accounting and finance Master's degree is a chance to become an accountant and graduate with exam exemptions from both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which will kickstart your accountancy career and prepare you for the industry.

Course highlights

  • Use our industry-standard Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse financial market data movements and trades.
  • Study a CIMA and ACCA accredited degree.
  • Learn to write and interpret financial statements and to monitor, control and plan for an organisation's ongoing success.
  • Understand accounting and finance from both strategic and management perspectives.
  • Explore business planning and strategic management accounting, as well as corporate financial management and corporate governance.
  • Learn from staff with experience in industry.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

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