MSc Accounting and Finance with CIMA with Professional Practice
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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With recent changes in the business and financial world, the demand for management accountants is on the increase. Business success relies upon key individuals with a detailed knowledge of the environment in which the business operates and the ability to forward plan and effectively manage risk. The MSc Accounting and Finance (with CIMA) offers you postgraduate level study of the theory, knowledge, analytical and practical skills required for understanding the implications of decision-making ...Read more

With recent changes in the business and financial world, the demand for management accountants is on the increase. Business success relies upon key individuals with a detailed knowledge of the environment in which the business operates and the ability to forward plan and effectively manage risk. The MSc Accounting and Finance (with CIMA) offers you postgraduate level study of the theory, knowledge, analytical and practical skills required for understanding the implications of decision-making within the organisational context. It has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The course allows students to obtain a master’s degree and part qualification as a management accountant, with significant exemptions from the CIMA professional examinations. There is also study support available from CIMA.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have a UK honours degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a related accounting/finance/business management area.We also welcome applicants with an ordinary (non-honours) degree who can show a period of relevant post-graduation work experience in accounting and finance or additional capabilities.

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£6,135 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Year 1: £9,380; Year 2: £2,890

£6,135 per year

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Students from Other UK

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Year 1: £9,380; Year 2: £2,890

£6,135 per year

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Students from Scotland

Year 1: £9,380; Year 2: £2,890

£12,668 per year

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Students from EU

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Year 1: £19,180; Year 2: £6,155

£12,668 per year

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Students from International

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Year 1: £19,180; Year 2: £6,155

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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