Accounting and Finance
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MSc
Duration & study mode
1 year, full-time
Location
London
Course starting dates
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London: January, May, September
Last updated: 06/05/2025
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About the programme
Our CIMA-accredited MSc Accounting & Finance equips you with the essential skills to thrive in the dynamic world of business. As the field evolves, employers seek adaptable and knowledgeable professionals. At UWS London Campus, we prepare you to meet these demands through comprehensive training and support.
You will not only gain insight and awareness into the contemporary issues facing this industry, but also learn how to apply financial and accounting skills in a practical context, as well as how to use established research techniques to create and interpret data.
Additionally, this programme allows you to gain a critical understanding of the theory and practices of accounting and financial management. All modules are designed to begin with a refresher of the basics before moving on to more advanced issues.
You will learn how to:
- Use professional software tools to build income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts
- Explore the business strategies of an organisation
- Examine areas of financial management that help support business strategies, such as forecasting and working capital management
- Understand the philosophical and sociological context of business ethics and corporate social responsibility
- Analyse policies and practices in contemporary business organisations
- Carry out detailed research on business-related issues
Professional Accreditation
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), founded in 1919, is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants.
Our MSc in Accounting and Finance is CIMA-accredited and offers successful graduates exemptions from 11 of the 16 examinations required for recognition as a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). It provides a fast-track pathway to the globally recognised CIMA Professional Qualification and CGMA designation.
By studying for the CIMA-accredited MSc you’ll be able to progress faster in your career by showing employers you are a highly motivated individual.
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