Course summary
The programme is for graduates looking to broaden their previous study of accounting or for those already working in accounting or finance. The course gives you an international perspective on the theory and practice of accounting. You will study financial management and securities markets. There is a particular focus on the move towards harmonisation with international accounting standards and the impact of leading standard-setting authorities. The programme provides you with
- an international perspective on accounting theories of income and value
- critical awareness of international accounting standards and their implementation
- sound understanding of financial theory and analysis
- appreciation of the nature and functioning of financial markets and institutions
- ability to apply analytical techniques in practice.
Modules
Core classes: Accounting & Financial Analysis; International Financial Markets & Banking; Principles of Finance; Quantitative Methods for Finance; Advanced Accounting; Advanced Corporate Finance & Applications; Management Accounting Elective classes: Empirical Methods in Finance; Portfolio Theory & Management; Financial Modelling for Excel; Equity Analysis; International Accounting; Fixed Income Analysis
Assessment method
Class assessments will take the form of a class test and/or assignment for most classes. Each class will be examined at the end of the semester they are offered.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
Entry requirements
Second-class Honours degree or non-UK equivalent qualification in accounting, economics, business studies, maths, statistics or computing
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £14500 | Year 1 |
| International | £26050 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ