MSc International Accounting and Finance at University of Reading

A 12-month full-time master's that deepens knowledge of accounting and finance for entry into financial markets or advisory and financial services as an analyst or professional accountant. It was developed jointly by the Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting department and the ICMA Centre, and is particularly suitable for accounting graduates. Completion gives significant CIMA exemptions and exemption from four ACCA exams.

Faculty: Henley Business School  |  Department: Accounting (Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting with the ICMA Centre)  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include International Financial Reporting and Regulation, Investments, Financial Securities and Markets, Management Accounting: Theory and Practice, Financial Management: Cases and Excel Modelling Applications, Accounting for Sustainability and Accounting Information Systems, with options such as Derivative Securities, Behavioural Finance, Investment Portfolio Management and Alternative Investments and Structured Products, and a Project or Work Placement and Project.

Career pathways

Entry to financial markets, advisory and financial services as an analyst or professional accountant. Henley accounting and finance master's graduates are employed at organisations including Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC.

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