Overview
International Accounting and Finance with Management MSc Who is it for?
Those seeking to kick-start their career with a well-rounded knowledge, balancing rigorous accounting and finance analytical tools with transferable managerial skillset and entrepreneurial mindset. Gain a holistic appreciation of the full business cycle.
This course sits on the edge of practice, is highly relevant, innovative and will equip you with cross-disciplinary knowledge necessary to succeed in fast-changing and competitive business environment.
If you want to complement a thorough understanding of finance and accounting with management know-how including effective use of marketing and how to lead entrepreneurially, this course will give you a competitive edge for successful careers in a wide range of industries including financial sector, consultancy, large multinationals corporations, family businesses and start-ups.
Bayes Business School gave me the opportunity to explore a breadth of greatly curated topics and networks. These top-notch academic but also practical insights prepared me ideally for the dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment. To share this experience with a distinguished cohort in the center of London is a true privilege.
- Marco Marugg, MSc International Accounting and Finance 2023 graduate
Accreditation
Successfully obtaining the MSc allows exemption from the exams of CIMA and ACCA modules.
Why choose this course?
- BA2: Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- BA3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- BA4: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
- E1: Managing Finance in a Digital World
- P1: Management Accounting
- F1: Financial Reporting
- Operational Case Study Exam
- E2: Managing Performance
- P2: Advanced Management Accounting
- F2: Advanced Financial Reporting.
MSc International Accounting and Finance graduates will be able to join CIMA through an accelerated route– the CIMA Master’s gateway assessment.
ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants.
Students successfully completing the MSc in International Accounting and Finance will be awarded exemptions from the following modules:
- Business and Technology
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate and Business Law
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management.
The MSc International Accounting and Finance programme is also eligible for the Accelerate scheme programme.
ICAEW
MSc International Accounting and Finance is a programme partner with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Students successfully completing the MSc in International Accounting and Finance will be awarded credits for prior learning (exemptions) in the following subjects for the ICAEW chartered accountancy qualification, the ACA :
- Accounting
- Financial Management.
CFA Program Partner
The CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, recognises the rigour and the relevance of the MSc in International Accounting and Finance and has awarded this course partner status. CFA Program Partner status is awarded to a select number of universities around the world whose degree courses incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge. The CFA Program is the essential qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in the finance sector and the CFA Institute recognises the MSc in International Accounting and Finance as strong preparation for their professional exams.
Each year a number of CFA scholarships are available to Bayes students, offering financial assistance with the CFA exam registration fees.
