Taught course

Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment

Institution
Newcastle University · Newcastle University Business School
Qualifications
MSc

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 time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Degree Programme Director, Newcastle Business School
Email
nubs.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 1503