MScAccounting, Finance and Analytics
Are you ready to harness the power of data analytics while mastering accounting and finance? Do you want to combine cutting-edge analytical techniques with deep financial expertise under the guidance of leading academics? Our MSc in Accounting, Finance and Analytics at Queen's Business School offers professional recognition through exemptions from ACCA and CIMA/AICPA examinations while equipping you with today's most in-demand skills.
- Entry requirements
- 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject (Accounting or Finance based) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
- English language requirements
- An IELTS* score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component. *Taken within the last 2 years.
- Tuition fees
- £25,800 / ¥232,200
Course Content
- Business Technologies and Analytics
- International Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Accounting for Sustainability
- Management Accounting for Decision Makers
- Contemporary Research Methods and Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Business Technologies and Analytics
Route 1
- Traditional Dissertation (100%)
Route 2
- Audit, Ethics and Capstone Project
ASSESSMENT
A variety of methods, including individual and group work, presentations, case studies, class tests and dissertation will be used. Both summative and formative assessment methods are adopted throughout all modules, which span from practical computer based work, to class tests, group and individual presentations and academic essays. Timely feedback is provided on the students’ performance.
Related courses
- Finance
- 1 year
- Financial Analytics
- 1 year
Applications open
Why Queen's
Trading Room
Students have access to Bloomberg software, a market leader in financial news, data and analytics, which is used by many financial institutions.
Software
Students will use and have access to software such as Stata, Excel, Matlab, and databases such as Thomson One Banker, DataStream and Bloomberg.
Accreditation and Exemptions
The programme is accredited by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants. Students will be exempt from exams F1 (Accountant in Business), F2 (Management Accounting), F3 (Financial Accounting), F4 (Corporate and Business Law), F5 (Performance Management), F7 (Financial Reporting) F8 (Audit and Assurance), and F9 (Financial Management).
The MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics offers full exemption from AICPA/CIMA’s Certificate and Operational levels, entering at the Management Level Case Study entry point, and with further exemptions available from E2, P2 and F2.
Guest Speakers
Students have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals who regularly deliver guest lectures and have the opportunity to network afterwards.
Student Managed Fund (SMF)
Students are invited to join the Student Managed Fund where they will have a unique opportunity to manage a real money investment portfolio of £50,000. Queen’s Business School is one of only a handful of universities in the UK and Ireland to offer this experience which is a game changer when it comes to graduate employability.
Queen’s Business School is committed to the continuous improvement and enhancement of all of its degree programmes. New modules may be developed and included to replace or enhance those which are mentioned here.
Careers
This Master’s programme provides the basis for both profession (and research) orientated careers, as well as skills and knowledge required to progress into management careers in the accounting and financial services. It opens a wide range of career opportunities in banking, accounting and auditing, government, corporate finance, investment analysis and academia.
“The first-rate computer facilities, Bloomberg and DataStream access and programmes such as IBM SPSS enhanced my study experience and expanded my IT skills. Additionally the regular recruitment fairs and networking events have eased my entrance into the employment market.” Sally Denton, MSc Accounting and Finance
