Program Overview
The Accounting and Finance at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accounting and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Essentials of Finance
- Cross Sectional Econometrics
- Corporate Financial Reporting
- Portfolio Investment
- International Accounting Practice & Regulation
- International Finance
- Corporate Finance
- EITHER Advanced Management Accounting OR Corporate Governance in an Accounting Context
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Time Series Econometrics
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Economic & Financial Aspects
- Managerial Economics
- Current Issues in Empirical Finance
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Corporate Governance in an Accounting Context
- Real Options in Corporate Finance
- Accounting & Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic entry qualification overview:
We are looking for a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours, or the overseas equivalent, with excellent results in accounting and finance subjects. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. We particularly welcome applications from institutions of high ranking and repute.
You need to have studied or be studying a degree in accounting and/or finance. We can also consider exceptional candidates with degrees in economics or mathematics. You must have taken a significant number of courses in accounting and finance during your degree, and a major or specialisation in accounting and/or finance in your final year, with top level results in final year accounting and finance subjects. You must also demonstrate a solid background in quantitative skills, econometrics or maths.
Applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce, can be considered but must be able to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting and finance throughout their degree and a final year major or specialisation in accounting and/or finance (as outlined above). Due to competition for places, preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor degree in accounting and/or finance.
English language:
Students whose first language is not English will be required to take an English language test:
- IELTS: 7.0 with no individual element below 6.0
- TOEFL Paper-based: 623
- TOEFL Internet-based: 100 with no individual element below 20
- Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE): Minimum grade C. Please note Cambridge First Certificate is not accepted.
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum grade A
International entry requirements:
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
