MSc Accounting, Finance & Data Analytics at University of Strathclyde

A one-year MSc for graduates broadening their study of accounting, or accountants updating their knowledge, combining advanced accounting, financial theory and the application of data analytics and machine learning to business decisions. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), with exemptions depending on the optional modules chosen. A finance simulation boot camp with AmplifyME is part of the experience.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School  |  Department: Accounting & Finance  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 core classes are Accounting & Financial Analysis, Data Analytics for Accounting & Finance, Principles of Finance and Quantitative Methods for Finance. Semester 2 has core classes in Advanced Accounting, Advanced Corporate Finance & Applications and Textual Analytics for Accounting & Finance, plus two electives (for example Portfolio Theory & Management, Fixed Income Analysis, Equity Analysis, Management Accounting). Over the summer students complete two research projects (an empirical research project and a financial analysis of a company).

Career pathways

Suited to careers in finance, including corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, and options and futures.

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