MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics

At Queen’s Business School, learning goes far beyond the classroom—you’ll actively practice accounting, finance, and analytics from day one. The programme is designed to help you build real-world skills, whether that’s working with industry-standard software, collaborating on projects with your peers, or tackling challenges that mirror what professionals face every day. You’ll gain confidence in using data to make decisions and develop the kind of hands-on experience that employers really value:

Here’s how you’ll get practical experience:

• Industry-relevant software labs: Work with tools like Stata, Excel, PowerBI, Matlab, Python, R, and databases such as WRDS, Thomson One Banker, DataStream, and Bloomberg to analyse real datasets and draw meaningful insights.

• FinTrU Trading Room: Access Bloomberg terminals and other financial information systems in a dedicated trading room that mirrors professional finance environments.

• Business games & real-life simulations: Participate in interactive decision-making scenarios embedded in your modules, giving you a taste of real business challenges.

• Software masterclasses and guest sessions: Learn directly from industry experts through workshops that boost your digital and analytical skills.

• Collaborative and data-driven projects: Work individually and in teams on case studies, data analysis tasks, and portfolio projects, building your professional research, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

All of this is supported by the state-of-the-art Queen’s Business School building, which offers modern computer labs, collaborative spaces, and facilities designed specifically to support applied learning and professional growth.

Graduates from the MSc in Accounting, Finance and Analytics at Queen’s University Belfast step confidently into rewarding roles where finance meets data, such as chartered accountant, financial analyst, audit consultant, or risk and analytics specialist. With professional exemptions and practical analytics experience built into the programme, you’ll be well prepared to enter competitive job markets and stand out from your peers:

Here’s how the University supports your career journey and what you can expect:

• Career services support: The Queen’s Careers, Employability and Skills Service provides one-to-one coaching, CV and interview workshops, employer events, and access to graduate job listings to help you secure the right role.

• Graduate outcomes & professional connections: Queen’s ranks third in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Accounting and Finance, reflecting excellent employability. Graduates have gone on to work with top employers like Bank of China, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, and Allstate.

• Accreditation advantage: The programme offers exemptions from ACCA, CIMA/AICPA, and Chartered Accountants Ireland exams, giving you a head start toward achieving chartered status and enhancing your professional credibility.

• Industry engagement: Guest lectures, masterclasses, and real-world business simulations give you opportunities to build professional networks even before you graduate.

• Extra employability opportunities: Through initiatives like the Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award, you can further strengthen your CV with placements, volunteering, societies, and other extracurricular experiences.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this MSc, you could continue your studies with research degrees such as an MPhil or PhD in Accounting, Finance, or Business Analytics, or pursue specialised professional qualifications to complete full ACCA chartered status. Higher academic study also opens doors to careers in academia, advanced consulting, or research-focused roles, allowing you to deepen your expertise and impact in the field.