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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Accounting and Finance with CIMA
| Institution | Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management |
| Web | http://www.qmu.ac.uk |
| admissions@qmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0131 474 0000 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Do you currently work in accounting and finance and want to gain a master’s qualification and an accelerated route to chartered status? Or do you have a business-related degree and want to move into a career in accounting and finance? This MSc in Accounting and Finance with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) could be for you.
With recent changes in the business and financial world, the demand for management accountants is on the increase. Business success relies upon key individuals with a detailed knowledge of the environment in which the business operates and the ability to forward plan and effectively manage risk. This MSc Accounting and Finance (with CIMA) offers you postgraduate level study of the theory, knowledge, analytical and practical skills required for understanding the implications of decision making within organisations. It has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Available full time or part time, this course allows students to obtain a master’s degree along with part qualification as management accountant, with significant exemptions from the CIMA professional examinations. There is also study support available from CIMA.
Why QMU?
This course is designed in collaboration with a professional body which qualifies you both academically and professionally: Our collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) offers the opportunity for students to obtain a master’s degree, a prestigious professional qualification (CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting) and the maximum 11 exemptions from CIMA’s certificate, operational and management level examinations.
Teaching expertise and care: The course is taught by professionally qualified chartered accountants and academics with industry and research expertise. As we offer smaller class sizes than many other universities, you will be able to learn from a caring team of finance professionals who will prioritise your career development. Our recent (2023), QSS results rated postgraduate teaching quality on MSc in Accounting and Finance (with CIMA) at over 97%. (QSS is an internal survey of QMU’s students).
Diverse career opportunities: Our collaboration with CIMA opens the door to a wide range of role opportunities within in a professional capacity - you are not obligated to becoming a chartered accountant. This management accounting qualification is broad enough to lead to key roles in the areas of information management, consultancy, operations, commercial, executive as well as, of course, finance.
Strong professional links: The Queen Margaret Business School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) and a signatory member of The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This course is designed in close collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the largest management accounting professional body in the world. The course allows its students the maximum level of exemption offered by CIMA to the Management Level Case Study in their global syllabus.
Great location: QMU is located in the UK’s second largest financial centre. Not only does this pave the way for career opportunities on graduation, but also enables us to offer field trips and enlist guest speakers to enhance your learning experience.
Access to our on-campus Startup Studio: This provides business incubation space for student/graduate-led start-up companies with access to: desk space; a QMU business address; meeting facilities; Business Gateway support and advice; a profile for your company on the QMU website; support with marketing materials; and access to entrepreneurial networks within QMU and other universities, for example, Enterprise Campus, Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Sporting Chance and Converge Challenge.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a UK honours degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a related/business area. We also welcome applicants with an ordinary degree who can show a period of relevant post-graduation work experience or additional capabilities. Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes |
| Location | Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University Edinburgh EH21 6UU |
Fees
| England | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19180 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Do you currently work in accounting and finance and want to gain a master’s qualification and an accelerated route to chartered status? Or do you have a business-related degree and want to move into a career in accounting and finance? This MSc in Accounting and Finance with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) could be for you.
With recent changes in the business and financial world, the demand for management accountants is on the increase. Business success relies upon key individuals with a detailed knowledge of the environment in which the business operates and the ability to forward plan and effectively manage risk. This MSc Accounting and Finance (with CIMA) offers you postgraduate level study of the theory, knowledge, analytical and practical skills required for understanding the implications of decision making within organisations. It has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Available full time or part time, this course allows students to obtain a master’s degree along with part qualification as management accountant, with significant exemptions from the CIMA professional examinations. There is also study support available from CIMA.
Why QMU?
This course is designed in collaboration with a professional body which qualifies you both academically and professionally: Our collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) offers the opportunity for students to obtain a master’s degree, a prestigious professional qualification (CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting) and the maximum 11 exemptions from CIMA’s certificate, operational and management level examinations.
Teaching expertise and care: The course is taught by professionally qualified chartered accountants and academics with industry and research expertise. As we offer smaller class sizes than many other universities, you will be able to learn from a caring team of finance professionals who will prioritise your career development. Our recent (2023), QSS results rated postgraduate teaching quality on MSc in Accounting and Finance (with CIMA) at over 97%. (QSS is an internal survey of QMU’s students).
Diverse career opportunities: Our collaboration with CIMA opens the door to a wide range of role opportunities within in a professional capacity - you are not obligated to becoming a chartered accountant. This management accounting qualification is broad enough to lead to key roles in the areas of information management, consultancy, operations, commercial, executive as well as, of course, finance.
Strong professional links: The Queen Margaret Business School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) and a signatory member of The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This course is designed in close collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the largest management accounting professional body in the world. The course allows its students the maximum level of exemption offered by CIMA to the Management Level Case Study in their global syllabus.
Great location: QMU is located in the UK’s second largest financial centre. Not only does this pave the way for career opportunities on graduation, but also enables us to offer field trips and enlist guest speakers to enhance your learning experience.
Access to our on-campus Startup Studio: This provides business incubation space for student/graduate-led start-up companies with access to: desk space; a QMU business address; meeting facilities; Business Gateway support and advice; a profile for your company on the QMU website; support with marketing materials; and access to entrepreneurial networks within QMU and other universities, for example, Enterprise Campus, Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Sporting Chance and Converge Challenge.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a UK honours degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a related/business area. We also welcome applicants with an ordinary degree who can show a period of relevant post-graduation work experience or additional capabilities. Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes |
| Location | Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University Edinburgh EH21 6UU |
Fees
| England | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 9380 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19180 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
This master’s degree has been developed in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and offers the opportunity for students to obtain in one year a master’s degree, a prestigious professional qualification (CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting) and the maximum 11 exemptions from CIMA’s certificate, operational and management level examinations. The aim of the course is to provide students with both the necessary technical skills expected of a part-qualified accountant and the critical analysis skills expected of a master’s degree graduate.
This course will appeal to those who already have a background in Accounting and Finance and want to gain a master’s qualification and an accelerated route to chartered status.
Students graduating with the MSc will have expertise in the key areas of financial reporting, management accounting and corporate finance and will also have critical awareness of how these areas contribute to a company’s strategic management. Additionally, you will develop your employability skills such as teamwork, leadership and oral communication skills.
As a student on this course, you have access to our on-campus Business Gateway and Business Innovation Zone (BIZ). This provides business incubation space for student/graduate-led start-up companies with access to: desk space; a QMU business address; meeting facilities; Business Gateway support and advice; a profile for your company on the QMU website; support with marketing materials; and access to entrepreneurial networks within QMU and other universities, eg Enterprise Campus, Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Sporting Chance and Converge Challenge
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate-study/2023/msc-accounting-and-finance-with-cima/
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a UK honours degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a related/business area. We also welcome applicants with an ordinary degree who can show a period of relevant post-graduation work experience or additional capabilities. Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes |
| Location | Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University Edinburgh EH21 6UU |
Fees
| England | 8245 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8245 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8245 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8245 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 8245 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17575 GBP for Whole course |
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