Financial decision making impacts every business decision within an organisation, which ultimately has an impact on local and global economies, so it is imperative that accountants ensure their actions benefit a business’ bottom line, without negatively impacting society.
MSc Accounting and Financial Management is designed for those who have not studied accounting before, but have a degree in business, economics or another related subject. The University of Essex provides a comprehensive grounding in corporate analysis and reporting, as well as building students' confidence in financial decision-making. Studies can be tailored to suit students' preferred career direction in industry, commerce or professional services by choosing from optional modules.
Students cover topics including:
Essex Business School, where this course is based, is home to a number of cutting-edge financial research centres and institutes where the academics leading the course can share their latest research findings:
Students can use industry-leading Bloomberg data in Essex Business School’s virtual trading floor. This state-of-the-art facility gives students access to the same tools used by traders and business analysts worldwide, offering a fantastic opportunity to hone their practical skills in finance and management.
Essex Business School is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program.
| Level | Graduate Certificate |
| Discipline | Business & Management |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 21350 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 58 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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