The Finance and Accounting Masters programme includes topics such as the theory of finance, company valuation, the assessment of corporate risk, international accounting standards, corporate governance and financial statement analysis. Although designed for students interested in a career in business and consulting, accountancy firms, financial institutions and government, this MSc in Finance and Accounting also provides a thorough preparation for academic research in finance and accounting. It is also appropriate for those with professional qualifications in accounting who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of financial accountancy. Aims The aim of the Masters course in Finance and Accounting is to produce graduates who have a sound knowledge of both accounting standards and corporate governance, as well as their role in the operation of financial markets. It is designed to provide a solid platform of specific subject knowledge alongside a set of highly valuable and transferable employability skills for a successful career in the financial sector.

The Department of Economics and Finance is proud to be celebrating 20 years of taught postgraduate education in Finance. Former students from our MSc programmes are now themselves teaching in the Australian Business School, EdHec Business School, Nice, Glasgow University and Oslo Business School. Other MSc students hold senior positions in financial institutions including the Bank of Cyprus, HSBC in Istanbul, Standard Life in the UK and TD Bank Financial Group in Canada. Many of our graduates also hold positions in accountancy and professional services, finance and banking, and business and management consultancy. The programme aims to introduce the students not only to the economics of finance and accounting but more importantly to establish the links between the changing nature of financial markets, institutions and investors' decisions. Our graduates are thus highly employable in the finance sector. The MSc in Finance and Accounting is designed to develop specific subject knowledge alongside a set of highly valuable and transferable employability skills, including: Understanding of business procedure and the nature and functionality of organisations, and the ability to analyse the contexts in which accounting operates The ability to understand, manipulate and interpret complex financial and numerical data and appreciate statistical concepts Applying a methodical approach to analyse information critically, assessing all aspect of a situation and evaluating possible solutions Developing organisational skills such as learning to think logically, pay attention to detail and organise the time and work efficiently. Graduate School workshops In addition to the College's events and training sessions, you will have the opportunity to undertake workshops and skills training provided by the University’s Graduate School, for example: CV Writing for Masters Students CV Writing Drop-in Clinic for Masters Students How to Succeed in Assessment Centres (Masters Students) Interview Techniques for Masters Students Transferrable Skills for Masters Students For further information visit the Graduate School.Graduates will have acquired a sound knowledge of both accounting standards and corporate governance, as well as their role in the operation of financial markets. As such the course provides a solid platform for a successful career in numerous areas of the financial sector.