MSc Accounting and Finance

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Nottingham

Program Overview

The University of Nottingham offers a 1-year full-time MSc in Accounting and Finance by its Nottingham University Business School, which is triple crown accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS and ranks among the world's top business schools.

The course is designed to provide the students with a strong foundation in accounting and finance to pursue a professional career in the financial sector and related fields.

Curriculum Structure:

The MSc Accounting and Finance program combines sophisticated theoretical instruction with practical application. The course includes:

  • Core Modules: The key topics of financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, and financial analysis.
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  • Optional Modules: Allows students to specialize in areas of interest, with modules in subjects such as behavioral economics, international finance, and corporate governance.
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  • Dissertation: An independent research project which enables students to apply what they have learned to real-life financial issues.

Accreditation:

Triple accreditation of Nottingham University Business School by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS ensures that the program is at par with the highest international standards of business education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MSc Accounting and Finance program at the University of Nottingham takes learning beyond textbooks by including real-world learning in its framework. Students benefit from a variety of hands-on engagement approaches that increase their confidence level and professional readiness:

  • Live case studies are frequently used in classroom teaching, requiring students to apply theoretical frameworks to real business situations.

  • Bloomberg terminals and other financial databases are made available, with hands-on training on equipment typically found in the finance industry.

  • Industry relationships with the Business School lead to guest speakers from major firms visiting periodically to bring insights and future trends.

  • Students also receive career development workshops like mock interviews, assessment centres, and CV/LinkedIn clinics—all the equipment needed for competitive job markets.

  • There is no direct placement in this course, but the hard-hitting practical tools exposure coupled with employer interactions contributes substantially to creating workplace-ready graduates.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

These graduates are renowned for joining the job market with a high combination of academic and real-world awareness. The university's career services team, being dedicated specifically to business students, offers extensive assistance through:

  • Individualized career guidance sessions and one-to-one support.

  • Employer networking events and recurrent career fairs with finance titans, audit firms, and consultancy firms.

  • Special graduate and internship job boards.

  • Alumni have transitioned into positions such as financial analysts, auditors, investment consultants, and management accountants in firms such as Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, Barclays, and HSBC. Some have continued with further studies with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CIMA.

  • The program is particularly worthwhile for those intending to build international careers, considering the global reputation of the university and global alumni network.

Program Key Stats

£36,400
Sept Intake : 31st May


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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Financial analyst
  • management accountant
  • auditor
  • tax consultant
  • financial controller
  • investment analyst
  • risk manager
  • corporate finance advisor
  • financial planner
  • forensic accountant
  • treasury analyst
  • business analyst
  • compliance officer
  • internal auditor
  • budget analyst

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