Master of Science [M.Sc] [Accounting and Finance] From University of Surrey

• MSc Accounting and Finance course is taught by Surrey Business School.
• You'll graduate equipped with the skills needed to work in multinational corporations and be a successful decision-maker in an increasingly complex global financial environment.
• This course is practical in nature and will encourage you to embrace regular opportunities to engage with real business problems throughout your studies.
• They ranked 8th for business and economics in the UK by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

What you will study

• You’ll gain a solid understanding of popular financial and management accounting systems and how they are applied in decision-making.
• You’ll learn econometric techniques and take modules in the foundations of accounting and finance, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s ever-changing global business environment.
• The core modules of this course explore both industry-relevant theory and the quantitative techniques you’ll need to understand related literature and carry out empirical investigations.

The course runs over three semesters. You'll take four modules in both Semester 1 (October to January) and Semester 2 (February to June). The summer semester, or Semester 3, runs from June to September. You’ll study two taught modules and carry out your independent project during this time.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Facilities:

• Graduates of the MSc Accounting and Finance course can apply for examination exemptions from several accountancy bodies, such as: ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW. This can be done directly through the individual professional organisation’s website, on successful completion of the course.
• If you’re interested in gaining the CFA titular qualification, you'll have the chance to apply for a part-funded CFA scholarship.
• Graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.

Careers:

Graduates in accounting and finance can pursue careers in many roles, for example:

• Financial accountants
• Management accountants
• Financial managers
• Financial advisers
• Financial analysts
• Auditors.