Course summary

Our course develops your understanding of financial reporting and management in the context of the international financial environment. Our MSc is an accounting and finance-based master’s with a financial analysis focus. The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. With increased regulatory supervision it has highlighted the importance of sound financial management and robust reporting. This course has been developed to meet this need. The course will also provide you with an integration of accounting and finance expertise. This is for the assessment of corporate performance and valuation. The course is for you if you're a graduate in: accounting finance economics You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis. It is also suitable for business and non-business graduates with good numeracy levels. It will help to develop financial skills and understanding. The course also covers many relevant topics for those intending to study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams. What you'll learn: This master’s starts with three weeks of intensive training in fundamental accounting knowledge. This is to remedy the knowledge gap for students from different educational backgrounds. You'll learn to: apply quantitative and qualitative skills to real-world complex scenarios use the analysis results for evidence-based decision-making Your development: You'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets. On completion of this course, you'll be able to show practical skills and the ability to: integrate your accounting and finance knowledge and skills to assess corporate performance and valuation deal with complex issues both systematically and analytically use analytical skills to make sound judgements around investment management analyse quantitative data used for operational decision making critically engage with contemporary debates on financial theory apply, with originality and creativity, the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the course to complex issues within the finance sector Professional accreditation: Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Association of MBAs (AMBA) Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry. Facilities: Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include: regional, nationality and international leaders alumni leading professionals and practitioners from industry The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district. Our facilities provide: a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space a dedicated Hub, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas a contemporary café Find out more about Newcastle University Business School