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Financial Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

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
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar. 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. Future careers Successfully completing this course equips you with financial management knowledge and skills sought by organisations worldwide. It prepares you for a career in
  • finance management
  • financial controlling
  • business strategies
  • financial analysis
  • strategic accountancy
  • consultancy strategy or financial journalism
  • research
  • education
Where will I study? You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning. Equipment and facilities On this course you work with
  • 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 Analysis Financial Derivatives And Risk Management Fund Management Mergers And Acquisitions Statistics And Data Modelling Strategic Management Accounting For Performance Enhancement

Assessment method

Coursework Practical

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. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more 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. If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

English language requirements

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.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/accounting-banking-and-finance/msc-financial-management/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Financial Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS