Newcastle University, the United Kingdom
Newcastle University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 12 months | September | find out | find out |
Our MSc Accounting and Finance prepares you for a career in management accounting, financial planning or corporate investment.
The changing business environment is driven by:
This requires organisations to respond effectively and efficiently. Our Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment MSc will enable you to develop:
You'll also learn transferable skills including:
This course brings together:
It will enable you to develop a wide range of analytical and critical-thinking skills.
The course contains a significant part of both finance and management accounting. This provides the necessary tools for quantitative and qualitative assessment of corporate performance.
This master's dimensions reflect the fact that the degree is designed for those working:
What you'll learn
You'll cultivate a skill set that will enable you to influence financial and strategic decisions from inside a company. Management accounting and financial analysis each play a leading role in the development of these skills.
You'll gain a strong foundation of financial knowledge and analytical skills. You'll develop an appreciation of managerial decision making and investment.
Learn how developing an advanced understanding of accounting, finance and strategic investment can increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations.
Your development:
On completion of the course, you'll be able to show practical skills and the ability to:
Professional accreditation
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and provides you exemptions from professional examinations.
You will be eligible for the following exemptions:
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and provides you exemptions from professional examinations.
You have two options to choose from to join CIMA:
A gateway route which is an accelerated route which allows you to take the CIMA’s Master’s gateway assessment. Once successfully passed, you will be granted 11 exemptions from CIMA’s certificate, operational and management level exams.
A non-gateway route which provides you with the following exemptions:
Facilities:
Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:
The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.
Find out more about Newcastle University Business School
See our course-specific fees and funding webpage.
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. You also need to show a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to a GCSE.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have a 2:2 honours degree.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 6 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
Our Business and Humanities Graduate Diplomas will prepare you for Master's study at Newcastle. If you're successful then you're guaranteed a place on this Master's course. Depending on your level of English, you can choose from:
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