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Accounting and Finance MSc Econ

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Accounting and Finance MSc Econ

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 13,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 21,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Aberdeen

    The University of Aberdeen was founded as King’s College by William Elphinstone, Chancellor of Scotland and Bishop of Aberdeen in 1495. That makes the University of Aberdeen the third oldest in Scotland, and the 5th oldest in all of the UK. King’s College was initially established to train the professionals that the northern part of […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aberdeen’s Accounting and Finance MSc Econ degree is an excellent step towards a secure, respected and rewarding career in accounting or business. It is a conversion program which was engineered specifically to make accounting students and practitioners more employable and able to take on higher levels of responsibility.

    Accounting as a highly desirable career path, but one which normally requires years of intensive training. This course is suitable for students who have little or no finance or business training or specific work experience, but wish to develop the tools that they will need to break into this profession with as little as one year’s additional time in school.

    You’ll study the latest financial research techniques from true leaders in their fields, and gain a firm grasp of the theory and practice of modern finance and accounting methods. Depending on your choice of specialty elective modules, you could qualify for ICAEW certification, Datastream certification or an IFRS upon graduation. Any or all of these could easily pave the way to a prosperous future for you.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    The MA course is delivered over a single year, in three semesters.

    Semester 1:

    Your core curriculum for the first year will consist of modules designed to give you a solid background in Accounting and Finance, including:

    • Accounting (15 Credits)
    • Economic Analysis (15 Credits)
    • Issues in Corporate Finance (15 Credits)
    • Quantitative Methods (15 Credits)

    Semester 2:

    In year 2, you will focus more on the specifics of finance and management. Your modules will include:

    • Financial Analysis and International Accounting (15 Credits)
    • Management Accounting (15 Credits)
    • Portfolio Analysis (15 Credits)

    Semester 3:

    In year three you will undertake an extensive dissertation, worth all 60 credits for the semester.

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Aberdeen’s Accounting and Finance MSc Econ program is very much research led, and of course is heavily informed and frequently updated by the ground-breaking financial and economic research done at Aberdeen every year. Students have access to advanced facilities to enhance their learning experience, including the UK’s First University Trading Room.

    Career Possiblities

    An MSc Econ degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Aberdeen comes with one or more accounting certifications. In addition, the degree program is specifically designed to enhance your employability in the field. Employers know that a degree like this from Aberdeen speaks to strong communication training as well as a mastery of quantitative methods and technical skills.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Aberdeen’s MSc Econ program typically requires applicants to have earned a lower second class (2:2) undergraduate degree or better.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.0 or better overall, with no less than 6.0 in Writing and Reading, with no less than 5.5 in any other sections.

    International students must also have undergraduate accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. This includes many degrees from non-UK universities.  

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