MSc Accounting and Finance

Manchester Metropolitan University MSc Accounting and Finance is a one-year postgraduate qualification designed to impart a sound combination of accounting principles and finance expertise. The programme is designed to provide students with the instinctive knowledge and analytical skills required to excel in the today's fast-evolving financial landscape. Through a combination of academic rigor and business relevance, the learners achieve a comprehensive perspective of financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and financial markets. The course is structured to position the graduates as competent decision-makers and strategic managers in various finance-aligned roles.

Curriculum Structure:
The course integrates theoretical understanding with practical application in several focused areas:

• Core modules consist of core topics like corporate finance, financial accounting, auditing, and taxation, and form a sound foundation in accounting and finance streams.

• Specialized courses in financial analysis, risk management, and finance and sustainability introduce students to the current and future trends in the financial industry.

• Advanced data analytics and financial modeling and the applications of software tools are highlighted in the curriculum and allow students to gain highly valuable technical skills.

• Students write a dissertation or applied project, whereby they have the opportunity to analyze a topic of their choice in detail, demonstrating that they are capable of conducting independent study and practicing theory on real-world issues.

Accreditation

• The MSc is fully accredited by professional bodies such as CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), not just guaranteeing the quality and appropriateness of the course but also granting students exemptions from certain professional qualification exams. This significantly accelerates their path to becoming a qualified accountant or finance professional.