This integrative course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of accounting and finance, and prepares you for a career in management where an accounting and finance focus is required.

The course blends accounting and business finance theory to solve problems faced by managers on a daily basis. Your studies bring theory and practice together, applying both to situations where vital financial decisions have to be made.

Areas of study may include financial markets; portfolio management; financial reporting and analysis; management accounting and financial planning; strategic management; and performance achievement planning.

Every taught unit on this course is delivered in six-week block mode.

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from six entry points throughout the year, allowing you to start at a time that suits you
• Access a range of financial databases (such as FAME, Refinitiv Datastream, and Eikon) and statistical software (EViews, STATA, and SPSS), gaining technical knowledge and skills in trading and data analysis
• Study in formal lectures, seminars, and tutorials but also in small groups that involve the in-depth discussion of case studies; simulation exercises; preparation for assessments; and work on presentations
• Be able to synthesize information from different sources, and use different approaches and perspectives to solve complex problems and implement solutions
• Benefit from teaching that offers an international financial context, focusing on the relevance of accounting regulations across a complex, globalized economy