MSc Global Accounting

Course Details

MSc Global Accounting

Our MSc Global Accounting has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of all the key aspects of accounting. The course has a distinct focus on the global business environment, especially from the perspective of corporate activity. Our tutors combine a strong academic background with successful professional experience to help ensure that your research and learning is always combined with real, current business practices.

You will have the opportunity to study modules in governance, social responsibility, risk management, banking regulation, corporate reporting, finance, and performance management. You will also develop greater skills in team-work, communication and problem solving, along with all the current methods in research within your field.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in accounting or progress your accounting career, this course is an excellent opportunity for you to boost your qualifications with a Master of Science, as well as develop a variety of useful skills.

ACCA

Through our partnership with the ACCA, if you are fully ACCA qualified – having completed all 13 papers – you will only need to complete the Governance and Social Responsibility module and the programme dissertation to be awarded the MSc Global Accounting.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a leading international accountancy body recognised all over the world. To help you stand out in the job market we have partnered with London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) to offer you the opportunity to combine your academic degree studies with your ACCA professional qualifications.

Top-up for ACCA qualified students

If you have completed all 13 ACCA papers, then our MSc Global Accounting can be used as a top-up. All you will need to do is complete the Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility module and the programme dissertation to be awarded this degree.

MSc Global Accounting and ACCA bundle

If you want to become ACCA accredited, then our bundle deal with LSBF allows you to go on to complete the ACCA papers that you require after completing the MSc Global Accounting. Student completing this bundle will be eligible to receive The Leaders in Global Accounting Bursary.

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Course Structure

Compulsory modules

• Corporate Finance (30 credits)
• Corporate Reporting (30 credits)
• Strategic Management Accounting (30 credits)
• Research Methods and Research Based Output (60 credits)

Elective modules

Choose one*:

• Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility (30 credits)
• Mergers & Acquisitions (30 credits)
• Global Auditing and Assurance (30 credits)

^{*All elective modules are subject to availability.}

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Get more information about this course and the GISMA campus in Berlin via their website.

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Course Start Dates

October 2020

• MSc Global Accounting
  • Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

January 2021

• MSc Global Accounting
  • Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

April 2021

• MSc Global Accounting
  • Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

July 2021

• MSc Global Accounting
  • Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

October 2021

• MSc Global Accounting
  • Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham