Accounting and Financial Management MSc

Keele University

Master the knowledge and skills to engage and lead in diversified roles in accounting with our Accounting and Financial Management MSc. Discover the core principles of accounting to enhance your theoretical understanding and practical skills across financial reporting and analysis, costing methods, management accounting, audit procedures and more. Integrating professional development opportunities and real-world applications, you will be equipped to work across a range of organisations and sectors.

Our MSc programme provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial management principles, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The programme focuses on key areas such as financial accounting and reporting, performance analysis strategic management accounting and control financial auditing and sustainability assurance and corporate governance and social responsibility.

Develop your ability to understand and critically evaluate the relationship between economic events and financial statements, learn to identify red flag fraud indicators and propose effective control recommendations and take a deep dive into industries you aspire to work in. Our modern curriculum is designed to set you up for success in a variety of roles within the sector.

You will have the opportunity to work with practitioners in industry as well as access to Bloomberg terminals to support the analysis of financial performance, building on your professional skills in the workplace. You will become equipped for a career in accounting and finance through a well-rounded degree which encourages you to challenge contemporary issues and apply your learning to the real-world.

Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills.

Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.

Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context.

Your career

Our master’s will not only prepare you to become a qualified Chartered Accountant, but also for a wide-range of careers in accounting and/or financial management both in the UK and internationally. You could work in accounting and finance-related roles within many different sectors. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue further postgraduate studies at MPhil or PhD level, which can lead to an academic career in Accounting.

You will attain a range of personal and professional skills that are valued in the workplace and allow you to adapt to various contexts, including effective communication, data analysis, key decision-making and time management. Keele will help to prepare your for your next steps in your career with a degree that aims to provide a robust foundation in leadership, strategic thinking and management.

Jobs that a graduate of this programme could go on to include:

Financial Accountant

Management Accountant

Chartered Accountant

Auditor

Financial Analyst

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer

Risk Consultant

Accounting Director

Audit Manager

Chief Financial Officer

Financial Controller

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