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Newcastle University: Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis
Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
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Department | Newcastle University Business School |
Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Our course prepares you for the positions of financial analysis, accounting, and finance in the global marketplace.**
This accounting and finance-based Master’s has a focus on financial analysis.
The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. When it comes to business decision-making, increased regulatory supervision has highlighted the need for sound financial analysis and robust reporting.
We have developed this course to meet this need. It will allow you to develop:
- in-depth understanding of accounting, finance and financial analysis
- quantitative and qualitative skills of analysis
- professional attributes and financial analytical skills
You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis.
This course is ideal for those who want to develop specialist understanding and skills of financial analysis. It is suitable for graduates with good numeracy levels, regardless of their undergraduate degree subject.
The course covers many topics which are relevant for those who would like to study for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualifications.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Academic English Language Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
**Our course prepares you for the positions of financial analysis, accounting, and finance in the global marketplace.**
This accounting and finance-based Master’s has a focus on financial analysis.
The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. When it comes to business decision-making, increased regulatory supervision has highlighted the need for sound financial analysis and robust reporting.
We have developed this course to meet this need. It will allow you to develop:
- in-depth understanding of accounting, finance and financial analysis
- quantitative and qualitative skills of analysis
- professional attributes and financial analytical skills
You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis.
This course is ideal for those who want to develop specialist understanding and skills of financial analysis. It is suitable for graduates with good numeracy levels, regardless of their undergraduate degree subject.
The course covers many topics which are relevant for those who would like to study for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualifications.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Academic English Language Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our course develops your understanding of financial reporting and management in the context of the international financial environment.
Our MSc is an accounting and finance-based master’s with a financial analysis focus.
The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. With increased regulatory supervision it has highlighted the importance of sound financial management and robust reporting. This course has been developed to meet this need.
The course will also provide you with an integration of accounting and finance expertise. This is for the assessment of corporate performance and valuation.
The course is for you if you're a graduate in:
accounting
finance
economics
You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis.
It is also suitable for business and non-business graduates with good numeracy levels. It will help to develop financial skills and understanding.
The course also covers many relevant topics for those intending to study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.
What you'll learn:
This master’s starts with three weeks of intensive training in fundamental accounting knowledge. This is to remedy the knowledge gap for students from different educational backgrounds.
You'll learn to:
apply quantitative and qualitative skills to real-world complex scenarios
use the analysis results for evidence-based decision-making
Your development:
You'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets.
On completion of this course, you'll be able to show practical skills and the ability to:
integrate your accounting and finance knowledge and skills to assess corporate performance and valuation
deal with complex issues both systematically and analytically
use analytical skills to make sound judgements around investment management
analyse quantitative data used for operational decision making
critically engage with contemporary debates on financial theory
apply, with originality and creativity, the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the course to complex issues within the finance sector
Professional accreditation:
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.
Facilities:
Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:
regional, nationality and international leaders
alumni
leading professionals and practitioners from industry
The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.
Our facilities provide:
a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs
four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
a dedicated Hub, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
a contemporary café
Find out more about Newcastle University Business School
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent. You must also have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to GCSE or above. International Students: |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our course develops your understanding of financial reporting and management in the context of the international financial environment.
Our MSc is an accounting and finance-based master’s with a financial analysis focus.
The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. With increased regulatory supervision it has highlighted the importance of sound financial management and robust reporting. This course has been developed to meet this need.
The course will also provide you with an integration of accounting and finance expertise. This is for the assessment of corporate performance and valuation.
The course is for you if you're a graduate in:
accounting
finance
economics
You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis.
It is also suitable for business and non-business graduates with good numeracy levels. It will help to develop financial skills and understanding.
The course also covers many relevant topics for those intending to study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.
What you'll learn:
This master’s starts with three weeks of intensive training in fundamental accounting knowledge. This is to remedy the knowledge gap for students from different educational backgrounds.
You'll learn to:
apply quantitative and qualitative skills to real-world complex scenarios
use the analysis results for evidence-based decision-making
Your development:
You'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets.
On completion of this course, you'll be able to show practical skills and the ability to:
integrate your accounting and finance knowledge and skills to assess corporate performance and valuation
deal with complex issues both systematically and analytically
use analytical skills to make sound judgements around investment management
analyse quantitative data used for operational decision making
critically engage with contemporary debates on financial theory
apply, with originality and creativity, the knowledge, skills and understanding gained on the course to complex issues within the finance sector
Professional accreditation:
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.
Facilities:
Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:
regional, nationality and international leaders
alumni
leading professionals and practitioners from industry
The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.
Our facilities provide:
a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs
four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
a dedicated Hub, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
a contemporary café
Find out more about Newcastle University Business School
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent. You must also have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to GCSE or above. International Students: |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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