Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 26,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students; GBP 14,100 - home students full-time; GBP 7,050 - home students part-time per year;
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Introduction
Our course prepares you for the positions of financial analysis, accounting, and finance in the global marketplace.
Our MSc* is an accounting and finance-based Master’s with a financial analysis focus.
*formerly International Financial Analysis MSc
The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. Increased regulatory supervision has highlighted the importance of sound financial analysis and robust reporting for business decision-making. This course has been developed to meet this need and to enable you to develop:
- an in-depth understanding of accounting, finance and financial analysis
- quantitative and qualitative skills of analysis
- professional attributes and financial analytical skills
You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis.
The course is suitable for business and non-business graduates with good numeracy levels who wish to develop a specialist understanding and skills in financial analysis.
The course also covers many relevant topics for those intending to study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.
Professional accreditation and recognition
CFA® Institute University Recognition Program
Get ahead with your studies towards the CFA® examinations. We are part of CFA Institute's University Affiliation Program, which means that our courses incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK), promoting ethics-based investment education for developing investment professionals.
As a student on this course, you would be entitled to apply for one of the CFA Institute's scholarships. The Student Scholarship waives the one-time CFA Program enrolment fee and reduces the exam registration fee, which includes access to the eBook curriculum.
Newcastle University Business School accreditation
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high-quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with the industry.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and provides you with exemptions from the following professional examination papers:
- Papers F1-F3 (on completion)
- F7 Financial Reporting (linked to Accounting for Analysts)
- F9 Financial Management (linked to International Finance and Capital Markets and Corporate Strategy and Valuation)
The Association of International Accountants (AIA)
This course is accredited by The Association of International Accountants (AIA) and provides you with exemptions from the following professional examination papers:
- all papers at the Foundation level: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Governance and Audit and Business Management
- one paper at the Professional level: Financial Accounting and Reporting 1 (linked to Accounting for Analysts) from AIA
Rankings
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- Top 125 for Business and Economics – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Top 185 for Social Sciences and Management - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Top 200 for Accounting and Finance - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
Curriculum
What you'll learn
This master’s starts with three weeks of intensive training in fundamental accounting knowledge. This is to remedy the knowledge gap for students from different educational backgrounds.
You'll learn to:
- apply knowledge and skills of financial analysis to complex real-world scenarios
- use the analysis results for evidence-based decision-making
Advanced statistical software
Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including:
- Stata
- SPSS
You'll analyse individual companies from an external perspective with substantial emphasis placed on:
- corporate strategy
- financial statement analysis
- share performance assessment
- earnings forecast
- valuation
Financial databases
You'll undertake practical studies of real-world data via Bloomberg, Refinitiv and other data sources. You'll develop skills in analysing real-world data using financial and statistical software.
Compulsory Modules
- International Finance and Capital Markets 30
- Techniques for Data Analysis 20
- Financial Information Analysis 20
- Dissertation (Analyst Report) 60
- Corporate Strategy and Valuation 20
- Accounting for Analysts 30
- Academic Skills in AFFA MSc 0
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles, including:
- financial analyst
- auditor
- finance officer
- financial trader
- accountant
- risk analyst
- assets valuation analyst
- investment manager
- equity analyst
- commercial credit officer
Careers
This course prepares you for a wide range of careers with employers, such as:
- PwC
- EY
- KPMG
- HSBC Bank
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- Nexus Group
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- BP
- Bloomberg L.P.
- Tier One Capital
- haysmacintyre
- Standard Chartered
Careers support
Fast-track your career prospects with professional exemptions from the:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Association of International Accountants (AIA)
Admissions
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.