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University of East Anglia UEA: International Accounting and Financial Management
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Norwich Business School |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Overview**
Prepare for an international career in accounting and finance with our dynamic MSc in International Accounting and Financial Management. Whether you’ve previously studied accounting, finance, or business in a non-English context or are new to the field, this course is for you.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in general accounting and financial management while exploring essential business functions such as managing people, strategic marketing, and global business skills. There’s no dissertation, so you'll benefit from an additional semester of taught modules, where you’ll explore topics such as performance management and reporting.
To thrive on this course, you don’t need to have studied or worked in business before. All you need is an enthusiasm for working with numbers and a desire to develop crucial soft skills like communication, teamwork and presenting. This course emphasises both technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. You’ll learn practical skills such as preparing and interpreting financial reports, analysing management performance, and conducting investment appraisals, along with key accounting and financial management theories. You'll explore what makes a good accountant or financial manager and how to understand different management perspectives for effective decision-making.
You’ll develop critical and analytical thinking, learning to make informed decisions about which theories to apply and how to combine different approaches. You’ll also have the chance to future-proof your career by investigating the latest financial and accounting techniques. In addition, you’ll discover how to present information to non-specialists, how to manage people, how to work effectively in teams, and how to see issues from different perspectives.
Here at UEA, our strong links with industry ensure that you’ll learn the theories and practices demanded by employers. We’ll help you hone skills such as CV writing and solo and group interviews. You’ll also be able to take part in our annual Employability Week, where you’ll have a chance to network with industry professionals, including NBS alumni. During Employability Week, you’ll meet representatives from accountancy firms, commercial firms, public sector organisations, and professional accountancy bodies to help kick-start your career.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | DEGREE CLASSIFICATION: 2.2 Honours degree or higher, or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 13800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 13800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 13800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 13800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 13800 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 24300 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Overview**
Prepare yourself for an international career in accounting and finance with this MSc International Accounting and Financial Management. Whether you’ve previously studied accounting, finance or business in a non-English speaking context or you are new to the field but aspire to a career in accounting or finance, this is an ideal course for you.
On this Master’s you’ll get a great foundation in general accounting and financial management responsibilities. You’ll also have the chance to explore other essential business functions, such as managing people and organisations, strategic marketing and management, global business skills, management skills and personal development. There’s no dissertation, so you’ll benefit from an extra semester of taught modules, including performance management and reporting, to ensure you develop all the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in business.
You don’t need to have studied or worked in business before to thrive on this course. You just need to be excited about working with numbers, as well as developing the soft skills – such as communication, teamwork and presenting – that are essential for rising to the top in this competitive field.
**About This Course**
To be a good accountant or financial manager you don’t just need excellent technical knowledge. You also need excellent interpersonal or soft skills. On this course you will have the opportunity to develop both to a high level, laying the foundation for a brilliant career.
You’ll learn practical, technical skills such as preparing and interpreting financial reports, analysing management performance and undertaking investment appraisals.
You’ll also discover key accounting theories as well as key financial management theories. You will explore what makes a good accountant or financial manager. You’ll discover how to understand different management perspectives in order to make effective management decisions.
You’ll learn how to think critically and analytically, making your own decisions about which theories to apply when and how to combine different approaches. You’ll also have the chance to future-proof your career by investigating the latest financial and accounting techniques.
Meanwhile you’ll also develop the soft skills you need to rise to the top. You’ll discover how to present information meaningfully to non-specialists, how to manage people, how to work effectively in teams, and how to see issues from different perspectives and look for innovative solutions.
Accounting and financial management don’t exist in a vacuum, so you’ll also be introduced to the other key business disciplines, gaining expertise in the different business functions – a great advantage in your future career.
Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from a strong focus on launching your career. Our links with industry mean that you’ll learn the theories and practices demanded by employers. We’ll also help you to hone skills such as CV writing and solo and group interview techniques. And you’ll be able to take part in our annual Employability Week, where you’ll have a chance to hear from, and network with, people working in industry, including NBS alumni and people working at leading accountancy firms.
At our annual Employability Week you’ll be able to meet representatives from employers, including accountancy firms, commercial firms and public sector organisations, and from professional accountancy bodies.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | DEGREE CLASSIFICATION: 2.2 Honours degree or higher, or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 17700 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 17700 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 17700 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 17700 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 17700 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Join UEA and you’ll belong to a world class university. UEA is a UK Top 25 university (Complete University Guide 2024) and is ranked in the UK Top 30 in the Times/Sunday Times and Guardian University 2024 guides. You’ll also be part of a thriving community located in one of the best places to live in the UK, Norwich. So whether you’re looking to broaden your career choices or develop your passion, discover how you can go further at UEA..
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