Course summary
The programme is for graduates looking to broaden their previous study of accounting or for those already working in accounting. The course provides you with an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of accounting and the latest technological innovations in the profession. You will study financial management and securities markets and learn to apply cutting edge technology to strategic business decisions. The programme provides you with
- an understanding of accounting theories and their relevance in practice
- critical awareness of recent developments in accounting standards and their implementation
- sound understanding of financial theory and analysis
- the skills to analyse big data using analytical tools such as machine learning
- knowledge of new techniques to analyse non-conventional data such as text and speech
Modules
Core classes: Accounting & Financial Analysis; Data Analytics for Accounting & Finance; 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 Modules might be different for January start, please check our website for a full list.
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
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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