Accounting and Financial Management - MSc

Program Overview

This Accounting and Financial Management degree provides a comprehensive understanding of finance and accounting principles, equipping students with the skills to evaluate financial information and make informed decisions. The program emphasizes responsible governance, sustainability, and inclusivity, preparing students for careers in investment banking, risk management, and other finance sectors. Students develop analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance. The course equips students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to evaluate financial information, analyze financial statements, value companies, and make informed decisions. Students will gain an understanding of the regulatory framework that governs accounting and finance practices and comply with relevant laws and regulations. They will develop analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through real-world accounting and finance applications. Our program promotes responsible corporate governance and sustainable financial management, encouraging students to think and act as global citizens by applying ethical, social, and environmental considerations when making decisions. Students will also enhance their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills by working collaboratively in diverse and multicultural environments. We promote an inclusive curriculum to create a more equitable and diverse learning environment in which every learner feels valued and supported. Our students acquire hands-on experience in the accounting and finance field through practical projects, case studies, simulations, and experiential learning activities. The course is assessed by a variety of methods, including written coursework, examination, and presentations. Our program provides students with highly sought skills and knowledge required to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly changing and complex business environment that are in demand in the job market. Students prepare for a range of careers in the accounting and finance industry, including investment banking, risk management, financial analysis, and consultancy. In addition to technical skills, our program also emphasizes the development of key transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership. Students are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and contribute positively to the growth and success of their organizations.

Outline:

Core Modules:

• Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics
• Corporate Reporting, Budgeting, and Control
• Corporate Finance and Valuations
• Taxation, Audit, and Assurance
• Investment and Risk Management
• Postgraduate Major Project (Accounting and Finance)

Assessment:

ARU London employs assignments, presentations, and examinations to measure student progress, along with an innovative case study major project or dissertation to complete the course.

Careers:

A degree in Accounting and Financial Management is significant in any sector. In today's interconnected world, organizations face a range of challenges, including increasing regulatory scrutiny, changing customer expectations, and disruptive technologies. An in-depth understanding of accounting and finance is essential to navigating these challenges and ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of any organization. Our program provides students with highly sought skills and knowledge required to make informed financial decisions in rapidly changing and complex business environments that are in demand in the job market.

UK students starting 2023/24 (total cost) £8,500 International students starting 2023/24 (full-time) £16,700 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) £17,700