MSc Accounting and Finance at Manchester Metropolitan University

Ready to switch careers or dive deeper into the fast-moving world of accounting and finance? Whether you're coming from a business, science, humanities or another academic background, you don't need a degree in accounting or finance to get started. This course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to stand out in a competitive field.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Finance and Economics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Smart financial decision-making drives successful business strategy, and this course prepares you to lead that change. Whether you’re from an accounting background or a different discipline, you’ll gain the skills and insight to thrive in the world of accounting and finance. Modules core: Financial Reporting and Compliance, Business and Financial Analytics, Professional and Academic Skills, Financial Decision Making for Management Accountants, Corporate Finance, Emerging Issues in Accounting and Finance, Innovative Research Proposal, Innovative Research Project.

Career pathways

This course equips you with the advanced accounting, finance and analytical skills needed in today's global business environment. Graduates are well positioned for roles such as financial accountant, management accountant, audit associate, tax associate, financial analyst, internal auditor and corporate finance analyst, across professional practice, industry and the public sector.

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