About the course

Aimed at professionals working in the business, accountancy and finance sectors, our MSc in Accountancy and Financial Management focuses on the principles and practice of these key areas, as well as covering wider management issues. Our highly qualified and experienced team are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals. Aligned to the ACCA Strategic Professional Level programme, the MSc in Accountancy and Financial Management at the University of Bolton is designed to support your career development in business, accounting and financial management roles. It offers the finance, accountancy and broader management knowledge that can be central to success in many private and public sector industries.

　　Our dedicated, highly qualified and experienced team will lead you in an exploration of the principles and practice of financial management and accounting, the context in which they operate, and how they are managed. We?ll support you to learn the applied skills involved in financial reporting and financial management, as well as wider management issues such as corporate and social responsibility, business ethics, risk and business strategy, financial performance, and taxation/auditing.

　　You?ll be encouraged to explore research methods, giving you the chance to gain an understanding of a range of research tools and analytical techniques. This knowledge will be of value when you undertake your master?s dissertation ? carrying out a substantial piece of research on an accountancy or financial management issue will enhance your critical and investigative skills, and could benefit your professional practice, too. You?ll have the opportunity to focus on the global competitive environment, with topics including performance management, ethics, social responsibility, and strategic management accounting. Students with a good honours degree in business or accountancy can enrol in optional modules that could enhance their employment prospects. You?ll be encouraged to develop a critical awareness of the principles and techniques needed for effective financial decision making. Your studies will provide you with the opportunity to evaluate existing empirical research, evaluate and apply theoretical concepts, and think critically and creatively. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Bolton
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Bolton
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Bolton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bolton

Normally, you’ll have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree (or equivalent) in accounting or accountancy.

　　Alternatively, you’ll have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree (or equivalent) in business management. If this is the case, we’ll counsel you towards taking the Advanced Financial Management and Advanced Financial Performance option modules.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

　　TOEFL (ibt) - an overall score of 80 for Postgraduate including 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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