COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Accounting and Finance program at Oxford Brookes University provides students with a strong understanding of accounting, finance, business strategy, and data analysis to prepare them for professional careers in the financial sector. Core modules such as Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance develop knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, investment decisions, performance evaluation, and corporate financial management. Students learn how to prepare and interpret financial statements, analyse financial and non-financial data, and apply accounting techniques within different organisational contexts. The program also offers a range of optional modules that allow students to specialise in areas such as performance management, international finance, sustainable finance, investment and asset management, business analytics, and data analysis. Practical skills are strengthened through the use of analytical tools and technologies including Bloomberg Terminals, Tableau, Power BI, Python, and RStudio. Students also develop professional and personal skills related to employability, resilience, communication, and career success in accounting and finance industries. Additional opportunities include an international business study trip, where students gain exposure to global business practices through company visits and interactions with industry leaders. The course concludes with an independent Accounting and Finance Project, where students complete research, consultancy, or guided projects involving qualitative and quantitative analysis, helping them develop critical thinking, research, and professional communication skills essential for careers in accounting and finance.