Accounting and Business Finance with Data Analytics MSc

About the Course

This two-year Masters 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 finance and data analytics focus is required.

The course blends accounting and business finance theory to solve problems faced by managers on a daily basis. Your studies bring the underpinning theory and practice together applying both to complex real-world 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. The Data Analytics units develop your awareness of emerging technologies and developments and areas of study may include data modelling; management and governance; computer networking; and security.

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 synthesis 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 globalised economy