Professionally accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the MSc Accounting and Finance course will equip students with a well-developed understanding of contemporary accounting issues, techniques and practices. They'll explore the theoretical principles of accounting and the issues and challenges faced by companies when applying them in modern day business. Students can choose to study forensic accounting, investment fund management or financial decision analysis alongside core modules.
This Master's degree is taught in the heart of Leeds, one of the UK's largest financial centres outside London. The vibrant academic community international students will join includes tutors with a wealth of academic expertise and extensive practical and professional experience. Students will develop the transferable skills they'll need for the global workplace. They'll have the access to a wide range of university facilities and resources, and will learn through a variety of teaching and assessment methods.
LBU hosts guest lectures open to students, businesses, professionals, alumni and staff. Everyone can gain insight from industry experts, leading business figures and entrepreneurs who are invited to speak across a range of subjects including business and management, leadership, marketing, PR, economics, finance, accounting, and HR.
The MSc Accounting and Finance course will equip students with the skills to continue onto a professional accounting qualification or to secure a more general management role in a vast number of industries both in the UK and overseas. In addition, they'll be in a strong position to pursue further postgraduate opportunities as accountant, finance officer or tax advisor.
