MSc Accounting (with Professional Placement/Project)
University of Chester
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Queen's Park Campus

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2 years

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MSc - Master of Science

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This MSc Accounting course supports the development of your professional career in business, accounting and financial management.Course overviewThis course is aligned to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional examinations.Successful completion of the course will enhance your understanding of financial management and reporting, performance management, risk and corporate governance.Students will develop an understanding of a range of research methods and analytical ...Read more

This MSc Accounting course supports the development of your professional career in business, accounting and financial management.

Course overview

This course is aligned to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional examinations.

Successful completion of the course will enhance your understanding of financial management and reporting, performance management, risk and corporate governance.

Students will develop an understanding of a range of research methods and analytical techniques through an introduction to research methods.

The final project module develops your critical and investigative skills to help you meet your professional interests and career goals. This may take the form of a dissertation, a work-based case study or a new business development proposal.

Why study this course with us?

The location of Chester Business School provides a unique opportunity to add value to this course by providing expert masterclasses from local, top-ranking companies such as Bank of America, M&S Bank, Airbus, Bentley Motors.

You will be welcomed by highly- experienced academics and have the opportunity to create a network of like-minded peers.

In addition, the final project offers students the choice of modules to directly influence their professional interests and career goals.

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2/101
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46th
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56th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Honours Degree in Accounting, Business and Finance related degree with a 2:2 or above. Or the applicant should be Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) registered and have completed or be exempt from the ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills level examinations.

Tuition fees

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£8,505 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£14,750 per year

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£14,750 per year

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Queens Park Road Chester Cheshire CH4 7AD United Kingdom
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