Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. You also need to have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to UK GCSE or above.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our MSc Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment prepares you for a career in management accounting, financial planning or corporate investment.
Overview
The changing business environment is driven by:
- technological changes
- globalisation
- customer preference
This requires organisations to respond effectively and efficiently.
Our Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment MSc will allow you to develop:
- an advanced understanding of accounting, finance and strategic investment
- quantitative and qualitative skills to evaluate and inform strategic decisions and investment opportunities
- investment and decision-making skills
- a range of personal attributes valued by international organisations
You'll also learn transferable skills including:
- report writing
- personal and interpersonal skills
- presentation skills
- group working skills
- an appreciation of working in a multicultural environment
This course brings together:
- innovative thinking
- fundamental theory
- real-life case studies
You will develop a wide range of analytical and critical-thinking skills.
What you'll learn
You will cultivate skills that will allow you to influence financial and strategic decisions from within a company. Management accounting and financial analysis each play a leading role in the development of these skills.
You will gain a strong foundation of financial knowledge and analytical skills. You'll develop an appreciation of managerial decision-making and investment.
You will understand how accounting, finance and strategic investment can increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations.
Information for international students
See Newcastle University's course entry for more information
Fees and funding
See Newcastle University's course entry for more information
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Degree Programme Director, Newcastle Business School
- nubs.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 1503