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Course summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** Course summary: Study literature, worldwide events, case studies and financial accounts to learn how real organisations operate and the strategies they implement. Focus on business awareness, proactive and logical thinking, research and critical analysis to help managers make sound strategic financial decisions. Examine present-day national and global developments in business strategy, management, accounting and finance. Designed for the personal and professional development of graduates who want to work in accounting, strategy, finance and management fields, this course has a real-world focus whilst developing your critical capacity. Your studies benefit from strong links to professional bodies such as the ACCA and CIMA. How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You complete in-depth research into various industries when producing presentations, coursework, assessments and dissertations. This real-world focus provides immediate value to your present or potential employers. The team delivering the course has strong links with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT). You learn through:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • research
  • computer simulations
  • practical sessions
  • assignments
  • examinations
  • dissertation
Applied learning - Live projects In your first semester, the 'Understanding markets' module requires you to manage strategy development, marketing, finance and human resources as you compete against other teams in looking at all aspects of a virtual company in a virtual marketplace.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course. Compulsory modules: Corporate Governance And Ethics Dissertation Or Applied Business Project Finance Financial Derivatives And Risk Management Fund Management Mergers And Acquisitions Statistics And Data Modelling Strategic Management Accounting For Performance Enhancement

Assessment method

Coursework


Entry requirements

You normally need one of the following in a relevant subject • a good honours degree • a recognised postgraduate qualification • an equivalent recognised professional qualification Relevant subjects include • accounting • banking • business management • business administration • economics • finance • financial services • global trade/business If you don-t have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience and other formal qualifications. Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English qualification.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9620 Whole course
EU £14895 Whole course
Channel Islands £9620 Whole course
England £9620 Whole course
Northern Ireland £9620 Whole course
Scotland £9620 Whole course
Wales £9620 Whole course
International £14895 Whole course

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £9,620 for the course. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,895 for the course. Postgraduate loans of up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Financial Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS