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MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Accounting and Finance Queen Mary, University of London

Queen Mary, University of London

Masters Degree , Accounting

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Course Description

This programme offers a contemporary and specialised approach to accountancy and finance, focussing on the exploration of key practical, theoretical and empirical issues. It is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry, professional accountancy, banking and finance or management. It also provides a thorough preparation for academic research.
The worlds of accountancy and finance are always changing due to the changing legal framework the financial sector operates in. If you want to work in this area, this course will provide the theoretical framework and latest information.
This programme will:

  • Allow you to acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of key theories, approaches and issues in the fields of accounting and finance
  • Enhance your career prospects with an understanding of the complexity of policies and practices in accounting and finance and their similarities and differences in different jurisdictions
  • Update your knowledge of the latest developments in accountancy and reporting required by local, national and European government.

Course Content

There are taught modules spread over two semesters, followed by a dissertation (word count is dependent on which school the dissertation is taken with). There are also pre-sessional modules in maths and statistics, providing a good opportunity for you to refresh your knowledge of these areas.

Please note that your pattern of study will vary depending on your module choices.

For full details on our modules please go to the online module directory.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules:

Each module is worth 15 credits

  • Investment Management (ECOM050)
  • Principles of Corporate Finance (ECOM144)
  • Financial Reporting (BUSM054)
  • Practical Valuation Compulsory (BUSM118)
  • Quantitative Methods in Finance (ECOM053)
  • Pre-Sessional Support Classes for Maths and Statistics (ungraded) -non-credit bearing

Elective module:

  • Graduate Professional and Academic Skills (BUSM178) - non-credit bearing

Semester 2

Compulsory modules:

  • Corporate Governance (BUSM060)
  • Advanced Management Accounting (BUSM067)

Elective modules:

  • Financial Derivatives (ECOM026)
  • Risk Management for Banking (ECOM055)
  • Asset Management (ECOM057)
  • International Accounting (BUSM059)
  • International Finance (BUSM115)
  • Contemporary Issues in Accounting (BUSM061)
  • Behavioural Finance and Decision Making (BUSM085)
  • Accounting and Value Management (BUSM071)
  • Public Financial Management and Accounting (BUSM076)
  • Empirical Finance (ECOM146)
  • Research Methods for Accounting (BUSM143)
  • Graduate Professional and Academic Skills (BUSM178) - non-credit bearing

Semester 3

Core modules:

SBM Students

  • Dissertation (BUSM066) - Students undertaking their dissertation with the School of Business and Management have to study this in conjunction with module: Research Methods for Accounting (BUSM143) ( Both modules are worth 60 credits in total); and choose one elective module from the semester 2 list. 

SEF Students 

  • Dissertation (ECOM107) - Students undertaking their dissertation with the School of Economics and Finance CANNOT take BUSM143 Research Methods for Accounting in Semester 2).  They must choose two 15 credit elective modules from the semester 2 list.

(A core module must be taken and passed. A compulsory module must be taken.)

 

Entry Requirements

You should have at least a good upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, in Accountancy, Finance, Economics or other business-related subject. Some background in quantitative subjects is advisable. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency - 7 (6 in writing) IELTS or TOEFL equivalent is required.

 

Assessment Methods

Teaching for all modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and interaction with the Virtual Learning Environment. A wide range of assessment techniques are used, including coursework, examinations and a dissertation. Coursework may take the form of an individual and/or group assignment, individual and/or group presentations or invigilated tests. Examinations take place in May or early June. Students must achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to their dissertation which must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.

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