Accounting and Finance MSc - 2020/1
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Accounting and Finance
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Accounting and Finance |
| PGCert | Accounting and Finance |
Professional recognition
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PKA61083 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PKA61084 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Business and Management (Master)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
ZHANG Hanxiong (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
20/01/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- The programme aims to provide a high quality education that is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of future accounting and finance professionals in the financial sector or any other large corporations and the academia. It provides a theoretical framework and practical skills that accounting and finance professionals working in banks and financial corporations need in order to cope with an increasingly complex and global financial environment.
- The optional modules aim to offer students a broader perspective on the subject matter and allow them to specialise in areas that are of particular interest to them.
- It also provides a valuable foundation for those considering continuing their academic studies in the field of applied finance and accounting leading to a PhD level.
- The programme provides the students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development.
- The compulsory modules aim to provide not only a rigorous treatment of the relevant theory, but also the quantitative techniques necessary to understand the literature and undertake empirical investigations in the areas of accounting and finance.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| A systematic, in-depth understanding of the development, issues and influences relevant to area of Accounting and Finance. | K | MSc | |
| A high level theoretical and applied knowledge of finance and accounting practice. | K | MSc | |
| An understanding of the research process. | K | MSc | |
| Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied. | C | MSc | |
| Conduct Accounting and Finance-oriented case analysis, following appropriate academic research (not required for PG Certificate), to interpret findings and communicate results critically. | C | MSc | |
| An ability to independently evaluate critical approaches and techniques relevant to financial sector. | P | MSc | |
| An ability to independently evaluate business/financial reports and relevant information with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies. | P | MSc | |
| An ability to demonstrate competence in a range of skills that are relevant to the needs of future financial professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation, especially in financial sector; critical thinking, analysis and synthesis (not required for PG Certificate); using computer software for financial calculation (not required for PG Certificate); reasoning; problem solving; independent research; (not required for PG Certificate); presentation; report writing (not required for PG Certificate). | T | MSc | |
| Students will demonstrate they possess the knowledge and skills to deal with complex issues, applying corporate governance codes and ethical concepts in the UK and global context. | KCPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM198 - PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
MANM097 - FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE: FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
MANM280 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS
MANM398 - INTERNATIONAL AUDITING AND ASSURANCE
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM201 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING
MANM401 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each) to study:
MANM137 - DERIVATIVES SECURITIES
MANM199 - CORPORATE FINANCE
MANM200 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
MANM202 - INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MANM279 - RISK MANAGEMENT
Summer period you will study the following three compulsory modules (15 credits each unless otherwise stated):
MANM378 - ETHICS IN FINANCE
MANM400 - CASES IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
MANM399 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROJECT (30 credits)
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
FEBRUARY START
First semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM198 - PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
MANM097 - FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE: FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM137 - DERIVATIVES SECURITIES
MANM199 - CORPORATE FINANCE
MANM200 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
MANM202 - INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MANM279 - RISK MANAGEMENT
Summer period you will study the following three compulsory modules (15 credits each unless otherwise stated):
MANM378 - ETHICS IN FINANCE
MANM400 - CASES IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
MANM399 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROJECT (30 credits)
Second semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM201 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING
MANM401 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
MANM280 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS
MANM398 - INTERNATIONAL AUDITING AND ASSURANCE
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
YEAR 1
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM198 - PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
MANM097 - FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE: FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM401 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
MANM201 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING
Summer period you will study the following compulsory module (15 credits):
MANM378 - ETHICS IN FINANCE
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
YEAR 2
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM280 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS
MANM398 - INTERNATIONAL AUDITING AND ASSURANCE
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM199 - CORPORATE FINANCE
MANM137 - DERIVATIVES SECURITIES
MANM200 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
MANM202 - INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MANM279 - RISK MANAGEMENT
Summer period you will study the following compulsory modules (15 credits each unless otherwise stated):
MANM399 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROJECT (30 credits)
MANM400 - CASES IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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