Accounting MSc Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Masters in Accounting at Ulster University will take you a step closer towards a career as a Chartered/Chartered Certified Accountant. The course includes both accounting and accounting-related modules which allows graduates from business related degrees to obtain a general introduction to the subject, and then specialise in particular areas of accounting suited to their career aspirations. We also work in close collaboration with employers to ensure that the course is relevant and up-to-date and that what you study meets industry needs. Throughout the programme, you will develop a strong core knowledge and understanding of the principles, issues and applications of accounting and of the broader financial and economic environment. You will also acquire a range of intellectual skills including critical, analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to financial law, business finance and investment decision-making. Many of our previous graduates have found employment and been successful in a variety of sectors and roles including corporate finance, equity research, fund management and management consultancy. This programme is regulated and/or accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland ACCA. As a result, the regulatory body may require particular departures from the General Programme Regulations at Ulster University. Where that is the case, you will be given notice of those departures when they come into force. Such changes are only taken to ensure that the programme remains accredited with the regulatory body. Modules: Semester 1 Financial Accounting Management Accounting Law for Accountants Financial Management Semester 2 Management Accounting in Practice Corporate Financial Reporting Applied Taxation Governance, Risk and Ethics Semester 3 Research Methods for Accounting Accounting Business Project OR Dissertation

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Masters in Accounting at Ulster University will take you a step closer towards a career as a Chartered/Chartered Certified Accountant. The course includes both accounting and accounting-related modules which allows graduates from business related degrees to obtain a general introduction to the subject, and then specialise in particular areas of accounting suited to their career aspirations. We also work in close collaboration with employers to ensure that the course is relevant and up-to-date and that what you study meets industry needs. Throughout the programme, you will develop a strong core knowledge and understanding of the principles, issues and applications of accounting and of the broader financial and economic environment. You will also acquire a range of intellectual skills including critical, analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to financial law, business finance and investment decision-making. Many of our previous graduates have found employment and been successful in a variety of sectors and roles including corporate finance, equity research, fund management and management consultancy. This programme is regulated and/or accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland ACCA. As a result, the regulatory body may require particular departures from the General Programme Regulations at Ulster University. Where that is the case, you will be given notice of those departures when they come into force. Such changes are only taken to ensure that the programme remains accredited with the regulatory body. Modules: Semester 1 Financial Accounting Management Accounting Law for Accountants Financial Management Semester 2 Management Accounting in Practice Corporate Financial Reporting Applied Taxation Governance, Risk and Ethics Semester 3 Research Methods for Accounting Accounting Business Project OR Dissertation

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements A second class honours degree (upper division) (or equivalent) in a business discipline, or an equivalent standard in a professional qualification. Plus a good standard of GCSE English Language and Mathematics. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability Success in modules undertaken may lead to exemption from knowledge and some skills papers of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); some of the operational and management level examinations of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or the CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1) examinations of the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).

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