Course summary
Accounting and Finance is now international because of globalisation and standardising practices. Demand is growing worldwide for graduates with international expertise in Accounting and Finance (Source: Silverfin). Our MSc International Accounting and Finance meets the business world’s demand for skilled graduates. You’ll graduate with an advanced awareness of international financial markets. We provide training for specialised skills such as reporting and analysis skills. Industry-relevant skills and practical experience Put theory into practice with access to professional financial databases such as Capital IQ. Understand how to work with international accounting standards. Experience trading in markets with our financial AmplifyMe Boot Camp. Learn about investments and portfolio management with the Student Managed Investment Fund. Progress towards CFA Charterholder status We cover learning outcomes from all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme. This helps you gain CFA Charterholder status – the most respected and recognised investment credential in the world. Networking and guest lectures Regular guest lectures from industry offer valuable insights and networking opportunities. Previous speakers include: Investment Manager at Walter Scott Global Investment Management Head of Economic and Thematic Research at Aberdeen Asset Management Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Lego Head of Global Emerging Markets Equities at Martin Currie Investment Management Senior Investment Strategist at HSBC Global Asset Management We are AACSB accredited The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.
Modules
Semester 1: Financial reporting; corporate finance; accounting and society; quantitative methods in finance. Semester 2 offers a choice of either the following two modules: Research methods; financial statement analysis. Alternatively 50 credits from either/or Accounting or Finance Grouping: Accounting grouping; topics in international accounting; advanced financial reporting; finance grouping; derivatives; investments and portfolio management; mergers and acquisitions; international corporate finance; behavioural finance; financial statement analysis
Assessment method
Successful completion of the taught modules leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. The Master’s degree is awarded on, satisfactory completion of a dissertation, following the Diploma examinations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not the applicant's 1st language, evidence of proficiency must be provided such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands). If the applicant does not meet the required score it may be possible to register for 1 of our pre-sessional English courses. To register applicants must hold a conditional offer for a course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.
English language requirements
For further information on English Language requirements, please see the university website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
For information on funding and scholarships, please see here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/postgraduate-loans-and-funding/
Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA