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De Montfort University: Accounting and Finance
| Institution | De Montfort University |
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| Department | Business and Law |
| Web | https://www.dmu.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
An ideal choice for recent graduates and finance professionals looking to progress in their career, this programme is the opportunity to specialise in different areas of accounting and finance. It helps prepare full-time students for entry-level positions and provides career development opportunities for roles such as accountants, auditors, managers, business consultants and finance analysts.
You will examine in depth the tools and practices of finance and accounting. The course will enable you to apply your knowledge in simulations, case studies, exams, essays, and research projects, developing your employability and research skills. You will have access to our Trading Floor, which provides campus and remote access to leading financial databases, statistical and other software. On this course you will challenge accounting and finance theories and practices by studying contemporary issues, including sustainability reporting and investing.
Key features
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Completion of this course gives you maximum CIMA exemptions, under their self-directed learning and assessment route
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You will critically evaluate and challenge the practices of accounting and finance, including financial and management accounting, corporate governance, strategy, sustainability reporting, firm financing, investor behaviour, trading and investments
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Using the PC Labs and Trading Floor, you will apply enhanced skills in collecting and manipulating data, using statistical and other software
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On our International Trading and Investments module, we will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to turn investment ideas into trading strategies. You will be given a stock and sector to manage, as part of a student-managed international portfolio, and you will critically evaluate investment and environmental performance
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a business-related subject containing some evidence of quantitative ability. If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis. |
| Location | Leicester Campus The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH |
Summary
An ideal choice for both new graduates and finance professionals looking to progress their career, this programme is the opportunity to specialise in different areas of accounting and finance. It helps prepare full-time students for entry-level positions and provides career development opportunities for roles such as accountants, auditors, managers, business consultants and finance analysts.
You will examine in depth, the tools and practices of finance and accounting. The course will enable you to apply your knowledge in simulations, case studies, exams, essays and small research projects, developing your employability and research skills. You will have access to our Trading Floor, which provides campus and remote access to leading financial databases, statistical and other software. On this course you will challenge accounting and finance theories and practices by studying contemporary issues, including sustainability investing and reporting.
Key features
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Modules such as Financial Decision Management will allow you to develop and apply key skills used in designing and implementing strategy and demonstrate an understanding of how the external environment and stakeholders affect strategy.
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You will use international case studies to examine topics such as sustainability and transparency.
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The course enables you to synthesise the evidence for and against finance theories, such as EMH, CAPM and behavioural finance.
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On our International Trading and Investments module, you will be given a stock and sector to manage, as part of a student-managed international portfolio.
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This course will prepare you for the CIMA Management Case Study (MCS) exam, giving you a head start in your journey to obtain professional accreditations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. |
| Location | Leicester Campus The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH |
Fees
| England | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16300 GBP for Year 1 |
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