Shape innovation in all areas of business while appreciating the significance of accounting and finance for creating a more responsible and sustainable society.

The MSc Accounting and Finance programme will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth analysis of contemporary issues in accounting and finance. This will enable you to shape innovation in all areas of business activity while appreciating the significance of accounting and finance for creating a more responsible and sustainable society.

The programme recognises that you will work in an internationally interconnected, diverse and ever-changing environment. We will enable you to succeed in this environment by exposing you to current thinking and real-world experiences. We will also keep you grounded in modern ethical and wider-societal issues to allow you to become an inspired professional.

Accreditations

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Careers and placements

At Cardiff Business School, you’ll receive a career-changing education from world-leading academics that have different points of view. They’ll challenge your thinking as you consider the world of business from a range of alternative perspectives.

On our MSc in Accounting and Finance, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Career Enhancer Team. They’re ready and waiting to identify events and opportunities to help you achieve your future aspirations.

We’ve developed relationships that range from the largest multinationals to the smallest micro-businesses, and include a wide variety of social enterprises and cooperatives. We use these networks to deliver value for our students through:

• real-world case studies and insights
• guest lectures
• field trips and workshops.

This wide ranging and varied learning experience will help enhance your career and demonstrate how you can make a difference along the way.

Although this is a specialist programme, you will have a wide range of employment options to choose from, including professional accountancy, the financial services sector, management consultancy or a specialist position in the public sector.