COURSE CURRICULUM

This MSc course in Accounting and Finance offers a comprehensive foundation in financial theory, professional practice, and research skills, making it suitable for students aiming to pursue or advance careers in finance, banking, investment, or financial consultancy. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications across a range of core and research-focused modules. It begins with essential finance topics such as Principles of Finance, which introduces financial instruments, investment decisions, valuation, capital structure, dividend policy, and financial risk management, all contextualized within corporate governance and ethics. Financial Markets and Risk extends this knowledge by exploring the roles of financial markets and institutions, alongside advanced techniques for measuring and managing various risks, including credit, market, interest rate, and liquidity risks. The module on Global Banking: Management and Practice focuses on both the internal and external factors affecting banking operations, including lending assessment and bank management techniques. The importance of ethics and governance is addressed through the Regulation, Professionalism and Ethics in Finance module, which highlights ethical decision-making, regulatory frameworks, and professional responsibilities in finance. Research skills are developed progressively through a sequence of academic and methodological modules. Academic English for Postgraduates (Business) helps international students transition into the UK academic environment by improving communication and academic writing skills. Foundations of Scholarship builds competencies in academic and statistical writing, including the use of SPSS for data analysis. Research Methods then guides students through the development of a research proposal and dataset analysis, preparing them for their final independent project. The Dissertation module enables students to apply research techniques to a specific topic of interest in accounting or finance, linking theoretical knowledge with empirical investigation. The combination of academic, technical, and ethical training ensures graduates are well-prepared to address real-world challenges in global financial environments or continue into further academic research.