Businesses and governments rely on sound financial knowledge to underpin their strategies for success. This course will kick-start your professional career, providing you with advanced knowledge of modern financial theories, accounting practices and controls, as well as an understanding of the organisational context. You'll cover fundamental topics such as corporate finance and corporate reporting. Optional modules will allow you to specialise in areas such as international business finance, forensic accounting and finance, and python programming for finance. You’ll also be able to apply your learning to practical case studies and simulations to test your knowledge in genuine business scenarios. You’ll learn alongside inspirational academics, influential thinkers with a real passion for your subject. They are experts in their field, with extensive teaching, research and consultancy experience of international standing. At the same time, you’ll collaborate with students from diverse international backgrounds as part of a global community. This will provide a challenging, rewarding and rounded learning experience. Course Highlights This course is shaped by the latest knowledge and critical thinking through the work of our advanced specialist research units, which also have strong links with leading institutions in the US, Europe and Asia. These include the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance, the International Banking Institute and the Credit Management Research Centre. You’ll benefit from our strong relationships with the finance, credit and accounting professions, providing a connection to the latest practitioner and policy developments. You’ll have access to our two on-campus trading rooms, and the world’s top financial databases, such as Bloomberg, WRDS, CSMAR, Refinitiv Eikon and Datastream. Quantitative skills training is embedded into the course, equipping you with the skills that are essential for success in the industry. This training also capitalises on current trends and developments, including machine learning, data analytics and big data. High-profile speakers, from industry and regulatory bodies, share current trends and valuable real-world insight in guest lectures. Recent speakers have included a non-executive board member at UBS, the Head of Securities and Fund Services at Citigroup Asia Pacific and members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, including a Deputy Governor. On all Masters courses at Leeds University Business School you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a place on a week-long international study tour which will include company visits, guest lectures and networking events, as well as an opportunity to visit local places of interest. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich. Find out more about studying your Masters at Leeds University Business School. AccreditationLeeds University Business School has triple accreditation from the three leading bodies AACSB, AMBA and EQUISAs part of the CFA® University Affiliation Program, eligible students can apply for CFA® scholarships that cover the cost of registration for the CFA examination.