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Master of Science - MSc
University of Northampton - Waterside
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
The University of Northampton’s MSc in Accounting and Finance provides you with the essential skills needed for pursuing a high level career in finance across all types of organisations; public and private sector, within industry and commerce, both in the UK and abroad. If you are looking to enhance your career prospects, this MSc Accounting and Finance course can provide a contextual understanding of how accounting and finance operates within the business environment. You will examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions on broader society of corporate and financial decisions. This Accounting and Finance masters has an Industry Placement Option.
This module explores financial reporting by considering both theoretical and practical perspectives on corporate reporting issues. The module will enable students to understand the limitations and problems inherent in the preparation of financial statements and their possible effects on financial analysis and decisions.
This module will examine how the expectations of society impact on the accounting reports created by an enterprise. Students will explore the increasing importance of business ethics and corporate governance and their impact on the growth of corporate codes of conduct, environmental auditing, and ethical investment decision making.
The purpose of this module is to apply knowledge gained on the programme by carrying out independent research on a relevant topic of their choice and develop an ability to present, analyse and evaluate information in a reflective and critical manner.
This module aims to develop future strategic leaders enabling them to create the vision and direction for organisational growth and long-term sustainable success. It will focus on areas such as strategic financial decision making the associated risk and how this affects the overall strategy and operations of organisations.
The purpose of this module is to develop students understanding of the effects of global finance on business and the functions of global financial management. Students will be required to evaluate company performance based on theory and practice.
The purpose of this module is to develop students' critical knowledge and analytical skills in assessing risk and returns and evaluating investment opportunities in different asset classes and investment funds.
The purpose of this module is to develop students' appreciation of the global regulatory environment and its impact on the role and functions of auditors. Students will develop an awareness of audit policy and strategy development at a high level.
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