MSc Accounting at University of Chester

Our MSc Accounting course supports the development of your professional career in business, accounting and financial management. This course is aligned to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional examinations. You will be welcomed by highly experienced academics and will have the opportunity to create a network of like-minded peers.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: Chester Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (Full-Time, Part-Time); 2 years (Full-Time with Project/Placement Year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option  |  Intake: October 2026, January 2027, October 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc comprises two 30-credit modules, three 20-credit modules, and one 60-credit management research project or case study in context or new business development. Core modules include Strategic Business Reporting, Advanced Financial Management, Research Methods for Accounting and Finance, Corporate Governance and Risk.

Career pathways

The course is purposefully designed for those who are looking to pursue a career in management in the engineering sector. This includes those with a technical background finding themselves in, or seeking, more senior management posts, and for engineering and project managers who would benefit from a broader range of skills.

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