Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management

Managers in international companies require an understanding of accounting and financial management. Gain an appreciation of economic, technical and institutional foundations of accounting and financial management and the importance of accountability and information, corporate governance, and ethics in global financial markets.

KEY BENEFITS

• Taught from an internationally renowned department with impressive institutional and organisational links.
• Study in the heart of London, the perfect location for building a career.
• Close links and regular speakers from outside organisations give students insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area.

PURPOSEThe MSc will enhance the student's knowledge of: theoretical foundations of accounting, accountability and financial management; application of technical accounting and financial management techniques to a variety of scenarios; internal workings of financial institutions and accounting firms and their inter-relationships; importance of accounting and financial management for businesses and financial institutions; need for accounting, accountability and financial management to incorporate corporate governance, social responsibility, the needs of a broad group of stakeholders and ethical considerations. The MSc is international in its outlook.

DESCRIPTION

• Taught from an internationally renowned department with impressive institutional and organisational links.
• Study in the heart of London, the perfect location for building a career.
• Close links and regular speakers from outside organisations give students insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area.

The programme provides a stimulating learning environment using various techniques to link theoretical knowledge to good business practice. You will have the chance to pursue your own interests through a selection of modules and dissertation topics. Our objective is to develop your accounting and financial management skills and provide you with the global capabilities required for business success.

After completing a series of core courses students may pursue electives in a range of management areas.