MSc in Economics, Accounting and Finance

The School of Economics, Finance and Management aims to provide excellence in teaching and learning within a stimulating research environment. The programme aims to take graduate students with only limited knowledge of economics, accounting and/or finance and to provide them with an understanding of the key concepts and current issues in the field.

You will read and assess the current literature in the main fields of economics, accounting and finance and form independent, informed judgements about it. You will then plan and embark on a programme of independent research (under appropriate supervision) undertaking a thorough literature review in a prescribed topic area and/or analysing economic, accounting or financial data and relating the results to theory.

The programme will provide you with a sound basis for your future career in a wide range of fields including: economics, accounting, finance, public service and teaching. You will also develop a range of transferable skills that will be of value in employment.

Core units

• Economics for Finance and Management
• Finance and Accounting
• International Financial Accounting
• Quantitative Methods for Economics, Finance and Management

Optional units

Economics options - select two from:

• Growth, Trade and Structural Change
• Industrial Economics
• International Business
• Introduction to Development Economics
• Law and Economics
• Introduction to Business and Economic Forecasting
• Personnel Economics

Accounting options - select one from:

• Accounting Theory, Scandals and Standards
• Auditing and Assurance Services
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
• Strategic Management Accounting

Finance options - select one from:

Unit availability is subject to staffing and timetable constraints. Please note: the number of available places on some units may be capped.

Dissertation

The MSc is completed with a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words. A choice of dissertation subject areas is provided and you choose your specific topic from one of these broader areas. Many of the dissertations are literature-based and you will be expected to acquire and use literature search skills using a range of electronic and traditional sources.