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MSc - Master of Science
Southwark Campus
Full Time
JAN
27 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Southwark Campus
Full Time
JAN
27 months
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Overview
Accounting and Finance professionals have central roles in all types and sizes of organisations whether in the UK or abroad. This programme is likely to be of interest to current or intending finance or accounting professionals wishing to gain an academic qualification in both domestic and international financial operations.
The course offers a specialist pathway in accounting (linked to the ACCA Fundamentals papers), but also provides you with the opportunity to select modules in the areas of finance and strategy. This programme focuses on accounting and finance matters within an international context, addressing current challenges and issues faced by businesses and companies around the world.
Employability
Types of careers
Graduates who possess a combination of an LSBU Masters degree and a professional accounting qualification are likely to be highly employable in senior positions in accounting and finance, not only in the UK but throughout the world. Excellent career opportunities exist in accounting and finance. Recent graduates have secured positions in accounting firms, industry, banking, finance and commerce.
Teaching and learning
Lectures cover concepts which underpin and facilitate informed participative approaches to learning. Workshops, seminars, case studies and student led discussion facilitate more active modes of learning. You'll also benefit from excellent learning materials and small class sizes and receive training in the use of Bloomberg and Thomson-One Banker, and specialist software (SPSS and N-Vivo).
Assessment is by written coursework and exams. Lecturers offer a rich profile of academic and professional qualifications backed by professional teaching and/or research experience. An academic is appointed as your Dissertation/Business Project Facilitator, to offer guidance and constructive advice on the preparation of your dissertation/report.
A 2.1 degree in any subject from the UK or Bachelors degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper Division; or A 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject area; or Other qualifications plus demonstrably relevant business experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,190 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,090 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,090 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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