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PostgraduateCourse summary
Changes in the business environment create the need for individuals wishing to pursue a senior management role to be aware of contemporary accounting and finance developments. Understanding these theoretical and practical issues is critical for managers who often have to make rapid and far-reaching decisions about the short term financial operations and long term strategies of firms. The MSc in Accounting and Finance offers you a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the financial and corporate sectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relating to accounting and finance. The aim of the programme is to provide graduates and other individuals that have practical accounting and financial training with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a senior level professional career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy.
Assessment method
A supervised dissertation of around 10000 words, or a structured advanced taught programme of summer study that is specific to the chosen degree.
Entry requirements
A 2.2 Honours degree or higher or equivalent from a university or another approved degree awarding body. Non graduate qualifications deemed to be of a satisfactory standard for the purpose of postgraduate admission may also be considered. Work experience is desirable.Prior study of accounting (as part of the Honours degree, for example) or experience of working within the field of accounting is essential. If the native language is not English, students must provide satisfactory evidence that they have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English. The University requires an IELTS of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).
English language requirements
For the most up-to-date information on acceptable English Language proficiency qualifications, please visit our webpage below.
https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/englishlanguage
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For the most up-to-date fees information: Home/EU students: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance/postgrad/index.php.en or International students: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/Finance_and_scholarship.php
Sponsorship information
The University offers a wide range of scholarships, studentships and bursaries.
Provider information
Bangor University
Bangor (Wales)
LL57 2DG