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Charity Accounting and Financial Management MSc

City, University of London

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    City, University of London

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    APR-24

  • Duration

    18 months

Course summary

Enhance your nonprofit sector finance career with one of the only management courses in Europe to focus on your specific needs.

Overview

Who is it for?

You may already be working in charity finance, as a manager or consultant, or aiming to move into this demanding role in the sector. Either way, this academically rigorous course will match your needs. It will also equip you for a role as an advisor, auditor or independent examiner to a charity.

You will gain a well-rounded understanding of the role and the knowledge and skills to develop and apply your financial expertise in the sector.

Objectives

Under scrutiny from regulators, trustees and supporters, charities must exercise the highest level of financial governance. This course equips you for that unique challenge. Combining the academic rigour of an internationally respected business school with a highly practical and applied approach, it is tailored precisely to the issues facing senior managers in the third sector.

You will be taught by an academic team who understand first-hand the tools and techniques for effective financial management of charity income and assets. Guest lecturers will present their thoughts on the real-world challenges placed on charity finance managers. Your course includes a fieldwork exercise. This will give you a deep insight into the practical realities of charity financial management in another organisation.

Structure

The MSc course is taught on a part-time basis over a period of two years (20 months for those eligible to enrol on the April Intake). Students initially enrol on the Postgraduate Diploma with the specialist area of their choice, and confirm their intention to complete the MSc at the end of the first year.

  • Develop your understanding of the strategic issues and organisational challenges facing charity organisations and their managers within the finance function.
  • Build relevant management and leadership skills, and analytical capabilities
  • Acquire insights into the different strategies and approaches commonly adopted by charities
  • Deepen your appreciation of the issues of managing change in the finance function
  • Gain access to a strong network and connections within the charity sector
  • Build your confidence as you pursue your career in the sector.

How to apply

The PgDip/MSc Charity Accounting and Financial Management course has two separate entry points each year.

The intake for the nine months Postgraduate Diploma in April each year for applicants who have gained a CA qualification through one of the five CCABs.

The intake for the twleve months Postgraduate Diploma in October each year is relevant for all other applicants.

Career pathways

Students are selected on their professional experience, and generally continue working in their full - time role whilst undertaking this course.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 10,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City, University of London

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    City, University of London, Northampton Square, City of London, EC1V 0HB, England

Nearly all degrees offer the opportunity of a work placement, a clinical placement or time studying abroad. Many offer professional accreditation.
A welcoming and diverse community with buddy schemes, student counselling, Students' Union with active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.
Partnerships with more than 100 leading institutions around the world bring exciting opportunities to study abroad and gain international work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 104 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    154 68%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    16th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    38th

    38

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