MSc Accounting, Auditing and Strategic Management at Solent University

Develop advanced skills in accounting, auditing and strategic management to prepare for senior roles through practical learning, professional insight and a strong pathway toward ACCA qualification. The MSc in Accounting, Auditing, and Strategic Management is designed to cultivate a new generation of accounting professionals who are not only technically proficient but also strategically minded, ethically grounded, and globally aware.

Faculty: Business and finance  |  Duration: 1 year full-time (January start); 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Full-time September start; January start (2027 entry)  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Strategic Corporate Reporting, Strategic Leadership and Governance, Ethics and Professional Skills (ACCA), Strategic Audit and Compliance, Research Methods and Final Major Project. Optional modules include Strategic Tax Planning and Compliance, Data Science in Accounting and Auditing.

Career pathways

Graduates of this ACCA‑embedded course are well prepared for careers where financial expertise and strategic leadership intersect. Graduates would be suitable for roles including: Audit manager, Senior financial analyst, Senior management accountant, Risk and compliance manager, Strategic planning manager, Corporate finance manager.

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