MSc Banking and Finance - Extended

The MSc Finance and Accounting (Extended) is designed for students who want to build strong financial expertise while gaining additional academic preparation and confidence before progressing to master’s-level study. It suits graduates from business or non-business backgrounds who want a solid grounding in finance, accounting, and quantitative skills, leading into advanced financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Foundation Stage
The extended year focuses on preparing you for postgraduate-level study by strengthening your academic, analytical, and professional skills. You will develop confidence in areas such as Academic and Professional Skills, Foundations of Finance, and Foundations of Accounting, ensuring you are fully prepared for the technical and analytical demands of the master’s phase.

Year 2 – Master’s Stage
In the master’s year, you progress into advanced financial and accounting study aligned with industry expectations. Core modules such as Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Analysis, and Strategic Management Accounting equip you with the skills to interpret complex financial data, support business decisions, and operate effectively in global financial environments.

Focus areas (in a string):
Financial reporting, corporate finance, management accounting, strategic financial decision-making, quantitative analysis, professional skills development

Learning outcomes (in a string):
Advanced financial analysis, professional accounting competence, strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, ethical and responsible financial practice

Professional alignment (accreditation):
The program is designed to align with professional accounting and finance standards, supporting progression toward professional body recognition where applicable.

Reputation (employability rankings):
The University of Wolverhampton has a strong focus on employability and career readiness through professionally aligned curricula and industry-informed teaching.