MSc Accounting and Finance

This programme offers a contemporary and specialised approach to accountancy and finance, focussing on the exploration of key practical, theoretical and empirical issues. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry, professional accountancy, banking and finance or management.

We expect graduates from this programme to take up careers in accountancy and financial management in private, public and Third Sector firms.  Some typical job roles include; business manager and accountant.

Key features of this course include:

• Tuition from visiting 'practitioner' professors who are City professionals and able to apply theory to real world scenarios
• Additional optional modules designed to equip students with the key technical skills which employers will look for
• Students can join the Queen Mary MSc Investment Club to gain hands-on experience in trading and portfolio analysis. The investment club operates as a micro-fund and provides students with the chance to familiarise themselves with the financial world. Every student is guaranteed both trader and analyst related work. 

Upon completion of this programme you will:

• Acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of key theories, approaches and issues in the fields of accounting and finance
• Be able to demonstrate transferable cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis and the evaluation of knowledge
• Be able to evaluate the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods in particular contexts
• Have enhanced your career prospects with an understanding of the complexity of policies and practices in accounting and finance and their similarities and differences in different jurisdictions

Course structure

The programme of consists four taught modules per semester, followed by a 10,000 word dissertation. There are also pre-sessional modules in maths and statistics, providing a good opportunity for students to refresh their knowledge of these areas.

The pre-semester modules in maths and statistics take place over two weeks in September. They are especially designed for students who want to review concepts such as statistical distributions and matrix algebra.

Module options

Read about the modules in detail

Assessment

The grade for each module is assessed through coursework, which counts for 25 to 40 per cent of the final marks, along with a written exam in May. The 10,000 word Dissertation written over the summer counts as equivalent to four taught modules.

Entry requirements

You should have at least an lower-second class honours degree, or equivalent, normally, but not strictly, in Economics. Some background in quantitative subjects is advisable. Students are expected to sit intensive pre-sessional Mathematics and Statistics modules in September prior to the start of the programme.

For international students, please refer to our International Students section.

How to apply

All candidates should include a full academic transcript (a record of courses taken and grades achieved) and two academic references with their applications. The deadline for applications is mid-July, but courses generally start to fill up by the middle of March each year. The Department reserves the right not to process applications which arrive later than July.

Further information

Lorna Ireland, Postgraduate Programme Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3919,
email: sbm-postgrad@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Alfonsina Iona, Programme Director
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8422
email: a.iona@qmul.ac.uk

Nick Owen, Postgraduate Programme Support Officer
email: n.j.owen@qmul.ac.uk

www.busman.qmul.ac.uk