Program Overview

Overview

The MSc Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment prepares students for a career in management accounting, financial planning, or corporate investment. This course brings together innovative thinking, fundamental theory, and real-life case studies to develop an advanced understanding of accounting, finance, and strategic investment.

What You'll Learn

Students will cultivate skills that allow them to influence financial and strategic decisions from within a company. The course covers management accounting and financial analysis, providing a strong foundation of financial knowledge and analytical skills. Students will develop an appreciation of managerial decision-making and investment, understanding how accounting, finance, and strategic investment can increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of organizations.

Modules

The course includes the following modules:

• International Finance and Capital Markets
• Company Financial Reporting
• Dissertation (Consultant Report)
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Management Accounting for Business
• Financial Planning and Investment
• Managerial Economics and Organisational Architecture
• Business Context and Operations
• Academic Skills in AFSI

How You'll Learn

The course is modular, comprising 180 credits, with a combination of delivery and teaching methods. Assessment methods include dissertation, PC examination, portfolio, problem-solving exercises, report, written examination, and written exercise. Students will also complete a dissertation in the form of a consultant’s report, choosing a company and using available information to produce the report, including recommendations on performance and strategy.

Your Development

On completion of the course, students will be able to show practical skills and the ability to implement appropriate business strategies, optimize the financial interests of key stakeholders, and provide advice on applying financial models, tools, and techniques. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers with employers such as P&G, PwC, EY, KPMG, and Vodafone Group Plc.

Postgraduate Study Abroad

The course offers opportunities for postgraduate study abroad, including a dual award program with Grenoble École de Management and a semester abroad program.

Your Future

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles, including futures trader, investment analyst, investor relations officer, procurement manager, financial planner, corporate finance consultant, auditor, risk analyst, financial trader, and business development consultant. The course prepares students for careers with a range of employers, and the University's Careers Service provides support and resources to help students achieve their career goals.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. The course is also accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), providing exemptions from professional examinations.

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School has a range of purpose-built facilities, including computer clusters, lecture theatres, seminar and teaching spaces, a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, and a contemporary café. The School is located in the heart of Newcastle, with access to a range of cultural, social, and sporting facilities.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the course are £16,300 for home students and £31,950 for international students. The University offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities, including the Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

The course requires a 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in any subject, with a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to UK GCSE or above. English language requirements include IELTS, Pearson, Duolingo English Test, or TOEFL.

How to Apply

Applications for the course can be made online, with a deposit of £1,500 required for international students. The application portal has instructions to guide students through the application process, and the University's Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures are available online. NA