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MSc Accounting and Financial Management

ARU LondonPoplar, East London
Postgraduate12 months full-time or 24 months part-time (6 trimesters)Full-time (12 months) or Part-time (24 months)Work experience accepted

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance, equipping students to evaluate financial information, analyse financial statements, value companies and make informed decisions.

The course promotes responsible corporate governance and sustainable financial management, and is assessed through written coursework, examination and presentations.

Develop analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills through real-world scenarios

Apply accounting and finance theories and concepts in various settings to make informed decisions

Promote responsible corporate governance and sustainable finance

Comply with relevant laws, regulations and professional and ethical standards

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Entry requirement, in one line

A recognised Bachelor's degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience, contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for classification guidance, or relevant work experience considered as part of a holistic application. Next intake: September, January, May.

Entry Requirements

Qualified on paper, or qualified by experience.

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A recognised Bachelor's degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience, contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for classification guidance

Who Fits This Course

  • Wants to move into investment banking, risk management, financial analysis, or consultancy
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree (finance/accounting/business or related) or relevant professional experience
  • Working professionals who want a full-time (12-month) or part-time (24-month) route
  • Experienced professionals without a formal degree but with substantial relevant sector or management experience (assessed via Recognition of Prior Learning)

Who Does Not Fit

  • Has no degree and no relevant professional experience to support their application
  • Is looking for a professional accounting qualification exemption route, this is an academic MSc, not a professional-body accredited course per the prospectus
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What You'll Study

Course Modules, year by year.

What you'll actually study, module by module.

Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics
Corporate Reporting, Budgeting and Control
Corporate Finance and Valuations
Taxation, Audit and Assurance
Investment and Risk Management
Postgraduate Major Project (Accounting and Finance)

Career Opportunities

Where this degree can take you.

Graduates go on to roles across public, private and healthcare sectors, some routes need further training or study.

Investment BankingRisk ManagementFinancial AnalysisConsultancy

Upcoming Intakes

3 routes in, each year.

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September

Standard intake, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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January

Mid-cycle intake, ideal if you're deciding later in the cycle.

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May

Final intake of the cycle, a good route if you need more lead time.

Apply for May

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