Accounting and Analytics (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)

Overview

Course Overview

The MSc in Accounting and Analytics is a twelve-month, 90 ECTS programme designed for students seeking advanced expertise in accounting and data analytics. Building on the foundation of the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Accounting, this MSc provides a comprehensive skill set that meets the evolving demands of financial and professional services industries. The programme includes core modules such as financial reporting, taxation, audit, and financial management, along with analytics-focused coursework. In the final semester, students undertake the 30 ECTS Analytics for Accounting Capstone module, delivered in collaboration with Deloitte, integrating AI, big data analysis, and robotic process automation into real-world financial and business challenges.

Is This Course For Me?

This programme is ideal for students seeking to broaden their accounting expertise with cutting-edge analytical and technological skills. It is particularly suited for individuals aiming for careers at the intersection of accounting, data analytics, and financial technology. Whether you are looking to advance in audit, financial management, consulting, or emerging roles in financial analytics and automation, this MSc equips you with the knowledge and tools to excel in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

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We aim to produce graduates who will become future change-makers and who seek to shape and transform business for good.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc in Accounting and Analytics are highly attractive to employers in accounting, finance, and consultancy. Career opportunities include roles in audit, financial management, risk analysis, investment management, and taxation. Additionally, graduates will be equipped for specialised positions in financial data analysis, business intelligence, and corporate advisory services. The MSc also prepares graduates for leadership roles in financial services, corporate finance, and global accounting firms.

Course Structure

This MSc programme is 90 ECTS credits delivered over one academic year. The taught component comprises ten core modules totalling 60 credits, shared with the PGDip during the first eight months. In the final semester, students complete the Analytics for Accounting Capstone module, an applied research project accounting for a further 30 credits. Assessment is through a combination of written exams and continuous assessment.

Course Content

This one-year full-time MSc programme delivers ten core modules designed to develop expertise in accounting and data analytics.

Modules include:
•    Financial Reporting
•    Management Accounting
•    Foundations of Business Analytics
•    Company Law
•    Financial Management
•    Taxation
•    Audit
•    Corporate Governance and Ethics

In the final semester, students complete the Analytics for Accounting Capstone module (30 ECTS). Delivered in collaboration with Deloitte, this applied research project allows students to integrate advanced data analytics, AI, and automation into accounting practices, culminating in an executive report.

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