MSc Accounting and Finance

University of Salford

Understanding and managing a business's money is essential for its success. Good accounting skills and financial management experience are highly valued and can lead to a rewarding career. Our Accounting and Finance postgraduate degree is designed for graduates starting their careers, professionals looking to advance or those preparing for professional exams. The programme is practical and future-focused, covering various important concepts and practices and the technology that supports them. You'll also learn how these aspects fit into managing global organisations. Study a practical course, learning from industry experts. Work with the appropriate tools of analysis to understand the basic mechanics of banks’ financial instruments. Develop your knowledge and technical skills of financial reporting. Examine the most important issues in corporate finance. Learn advanced management accounting techniques for decision-making. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). If you complete the course and pass the CIMA case study exam, you can claim exemptions from 11 of the CIMA exams, leaving only 4 to complete. The programme is also accredited by EFMD, a leading international quality assessment system for business programmes. These accreditations ensure the course is of high quality. Accounting and Finance MSc graduates are highly sought after in many fields, including public accounting, corporate finance, banking and investment. Our MSc Accounting and Finance will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to significantly enhance your career prospects. You'll gain real-world experience and the latest financial knowledge from industry experts, providing a strong foundation for success in the sector. Graduates with an MSc in Accounting and Finance can go on to have successful careers in a range of areas across the financial sector. The skills and knowledge they possess is highly sought after, and they have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. On successfully finishing this programme, you will be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to effectively and efficiently perform tasks in a managerial or consulting role in the financial sector. As well as your academic learning, you will develop your soft skills and learn to recognise good practice in the analysis, planning and management of international banking and finance products and services.

Salford Business School