MSc International Accounting and Finance

You are an ambitious, curious and hard-working graduate, driven to succeed in the fast-changing worlds of finance, accounting and businesses globally. You hold the equivalent of a UK upper second degree, or above.

This is a highly practical course which blends academic theory with real-world applications equipping you with transferable skills needed for strategic decision making and a holistic outlook in the fields of finance and accounting.

This course is for you if you wish to build your career in accountancy, financial analysis and management, consultancy, investment banking, corporate finance, or finance departments across a range of business sectors.  You’ll also benefit from extra-curriculum opportunities including events with senior figures from the industry, networking opportunities with world-class alumni, tailored careers support, and contacts with City of London accounting and finance professionals as guest lecturers.

You’ll gain expertise and academic training at the edge of accounting and finance practice that will lead to a range of rewarding international roles. You’ll develop a comprehensive business skillset, acquire a broad-based understanding of financial knowledge before specialising in a chosen area of expertise.

You will be able to select courses to emphasize either accounting or finance depending on your career aspirations. You can choose modules that prepare you for professional accounting qualifications, or focus in greater depth on finance, or structure your degree so that it balances across the two fields.

Our graduates leave with a well-rounded practical skills and theoretical knowledge including:

The emphasis is on enabling you to apply acquired knowledge in practice through hands-on approach in learning. To help achieve a competitive edge in the job market you will also have the opportunity to develop new skills including programming Python, and apply your knowledge in industry sponsored business projects.  You will learn in highly interactive and stimulating lectures, with experimental teaching by experienced academics and industry experts as guest lecturers.

Chat to one of our MSc in International Accounting and Finance students now and have them answer your questions on everything from application to student life.