Finance and Accounting with CIMA MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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Developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Finance & Accounting MSc prepares you for a successful career in finance and accounting, working at home or overseas in various business environments. The masters course offers a portfolio of modules reflecting the needs of those wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance but who may not have accounting as their first degree. The course focuses on conceptual understanding and practical ...Read more

Developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Finance & Accounting MSc prepares you for a successful career in finance and accounting, working at home or overseas in various business environments. The master's course offers a portfolio of modules reflecting the needs of those wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance but who may not have accounting as their first degree. The course focuses on conceptual understanding and practical skills of accounting and finance supplemented by an understanding of the background within which accounting operates. The course has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

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Great facilities, excellent teaching methods and lecturers and great location near glasgow City. Friendly staff within campus too. Excellent links with businesses and..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have achieved an Honours degree in any business or accounting-related discipline or hold an equivalent international degree qualification. Those with lesser qualifications may also be considered if they possess sufficient relevant industry experience and/or hold other degrees, provided they have commenced studies with a recognised accounting and finance professional body, such as CIMA, ACCA, or similar.

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£7,500 per year

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£11,750 per year

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£11,750 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£15,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,500 per year

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Great facilities, excellent teaching methods and lecturers and great location near glasgow City. Friendly staff within campus too. Excellent links with businesses and...
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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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