MSc in Finance and Accounting
The MSc in Finance and Accounting at Bradford University School of Management focuses on the key elements of business, with a strong emphasis on creating and measuring value through the principles and practice of accounting and finance. The course in MSc in Finance and Accounting aims to produce fully rounded practitioners with an appreciation of all business disciplines.
Students will also have the benefit of working in the new Trading Room, with access to real-life market trading data, and to gain the Reuters trading certificate, should they wish to.
Initially, MSc in Finance and Accounting students take a number of compulsory modules to provide the foundations for an understanding of management. There is then the opportunity to choose from a range of specialist modules before embarking on a dissertation looking at a specific finance-related topic.
Compulsory modules
• Business economics
• Finance and accounting
• Human resource management
• International business environment
• Management in context
• Marketing
• Research methods
• Strategic management
• Strategic accounting
• Strategic financial management
Elective modules, choose three from a variety, including:
• Advanced international business
• Cross-cultural management
• Financial risk management in European banking
• International Business School
• International business strategy
• Management of change
• Services marketing
• Strategic marketing
The Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) accredit the MSc in Finance and Accounting programme. This means that, by successfully completing your degree, you are eligible for exemptions from the ACCA or CIMA professional examinations - a major advantage on your journey to qualifying as a professional accountant, should you wish to.
MSC in global finance and banking
This degree programme, new for September 2012, will enable students to gain a strong understanding of the core principles in banking and finance, as well as acquire the specialist skills needed for careers in banking and finance such as quantitative methods, statistical computing and the experience gained through simulations in our trading room. Throughout the programme, there is an emphasis on the practical application of specialist knowledge and skills. Such practical skills and critical faculties will enable students to apply the knowledge and understanding gained at an early stage in their careers in order to make a meaningful contribution to the organisations they will work for.
Participants will study a number of core subjects that will provide the knowledge and understanding necessary to gain an insight into the firm level and macroeconomic aspects of banking and finance, and enable superior decision making through the use of specialist skills. An emphasis on practical application of concepts learned in the classroom and extensive use of examples, data and case studies will enable students to have a feel for “real life” challenges faced within finance and banking, and enable them to evaluate alternative options in order to take optimal decisions consistent with the objectives of particular firms.
The vision of Bradford University School of Management is to be a leading international business school with a focus on “Making Knowledge Work”.
Our School - internationally recognised as a beacon of excellence, and creating impact in applied management research.
Our Students - known for their critical thinking and ability to put ideas into practice.
Our Researchers - recognised internationally for contributions to knowledge in both specialist and cross-disciplinary areas.
Our Teaching Staff - assessed as excellent by our students.
Our International Business and Alumni Networks - deriving tangible benefits from collaboration with the School.
Our International Partners - working with us in a rich interchange of ideas on management education, research and making knowledge work.
Our Focus on Sustainable Development - ensuring the creation of a new future based on a triple bottom line to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits.