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MSc - Master of Science
Stoke-on-Trent Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
18 Month
Our MSc is designed to give you the edge in a fast-moving industry. You’ll master the latest tools and techniques shaping modern accounting and finance, while strengthening your expertise in the tried-and-tested fundamentals that employers still value most. The result? A powerful combination of contemporary insight and solid foundations that will set you apart and prepare you to thrive in the highly competitive world of finance and accounting Looking to make your mark in the global financial sector? Skilled finance professionals are in demand worldwide, and this MSc gives you the competitive edge to stand out and could open doors to opportunities across accounting, finance, and management worldwide. Our MSc International Finance and Accounting has been carefully designed to strengthen and expand your expertise in this dynamic field. You’ll explore both the essential core disciplines and a blend of traditional and cutting-edge theory, giving you the perfect springboard to launch or accelerate your career in the financial sector. With a wide range of distinctive modules, you’ll not only build strong technical knowledge but also learn how to apply it in real-world business environments. The course will sharpen your ability to communicate complex financial information with clarity and equip you with advanced analytical skills that employers demand. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc International Finance and Accounting
This module will start with an introduction to the subject which will cover corporate goals, shareholder wealth maximisation and the agency theory. Implicitly, we will discuss financing frictions that differentiate the functioning of perfect capital markets with imperfect capital markets. Three major decision areas: Investments: Where should a firm invest its (scarce) resources? - project analysis; - security analysis. Financing: How should the firm raise (additional) resources? - equity/debt/hybrids, - long/short term Dividends: What should the firm do with excess resources? - reinvest in business - distribute as dividends/return on capital Topics covered over the course of the module include sources of finance, cost of capital and capital structure, advanced investment appraisal techniques and applications, portfolio Theory and capital markets.
You will identify and justify an appropriate research topic of relevance to International Business Management and produce a research proposal which reflects a critical awareness of a range of research philosophies, strategies, methods and evaluating their relevance to your proposed topic
The module facilitates the exploration and critical review of a substantial individual research enquiry within the field of International Finance and Accounting. It demonstrates individual knowledge, skills and competency development - offering experience of producing a competent research-based piece of work.
This module commences with an introduction to the subject including concepts and a discussion of relevant applications. This leads onto an overview of a contemporary financial reporting and analysis framework in a global context (including the international accounting standard) and aspects of the international regulatory system. Students will also study income and asset value measurement systems and underlying systems of preparing consolidated financial statements (comprehensive income, Statement of financial position, changes in equity and cash flows). Contemporary issues such as sustainability and the need for environment and social reporting will enhance the students ability to relate their learning to the global context.
This module studies the financial risk management of the multinational corporation in an environment of open and integrated financial markets. The module will cover a selection of the following topics: the objectives financial risk management and the MNC, risks associated with global investing, the financing of MNC and international projects, risk management and investment strategy by MNC. Sourcing of sustainable financing. Financial risk management and the use of financial derivatives and other techniques to hedge risks. Management of country risk. It also covers the area of identifying, assessing, and controlling risk as a key aspect of responsible and sustainable business. ethical frameworks and professional values as applied in the context of corporate finance leaders.
This module provides you with a core foundational understanding of financial technology applications. The theory behind how these systems work will be applied to real examples, allowing you as an entrepreneur to create your own specialised applications. You will examine the nature of FinTech in the current industry context, exploring contemporary market developments and evaluating the challenges and opportunities presented.
The module will allow you to extend your knowledge and learning experience as an international business consultant as you will be able to explore trends and challenges of the dynamic nature of business within the global context. The International Consultancy in Practice module will be core for Programme where you will take part in a one-week international residential which will involve numerous company visits and lectures by host country specialists in Semester 3. This module will introduce you to the wider multinational environment.
This module commences with an introduction to control systems within an organisational context with reference to motivation, contingency planning and ethics. Organisation resources, strategy and financial investment are discussed and applied to a case study within an overarching project. The details of the project will be brought together using appropriate project management software. You will study a range of key performance indicators including that of quality and the associated quality assurance systems. Finally the role of the auditor and audit systems will be addressed and the relationship between the auditor and levels of senior management and internal auditors is explored.
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