Course content
Our MSc International Finance and Accounting gives you the skills and global perspective to stand out in a competitive sector. Studied full-time over 12 months, the course is structured into three teaching blocks.
You’ll begin by building a strong foundation in Corporate Finance and Investment, Management Control & Internal Audit, and Business Research Methods, before progressing to yet more specialised areas such as Financial Analysis in a Global Context, Financial Risk Management for Sustainable Business, and the fast-growing field of FinTech and Data Analytics.
A standout feature of the programme is the International Consultancy in Practice module, which includes a residential study abroad where you’ll visit global businesses and gain first-hand insights from influential industry leaders. You’ll then bring together everything you’ve learned in a 12,000-word dissertation on a topic that reflects your career ambitions or academic interests, an excellent foundation if you wish to progress to research at PhD level.
With its mix of technical expertise, practical consultancy, and international outlook, this MSc equips you with the tools to thrive in accounting and finance worldwide.
Our International Finance and Accounting MSc typically runs full-time over 12 months and includes three teaching blocks.
The first teaching block will give you a solid foundation in resource control, auditing and research methods. It covers four 15 credit modules: International Financial Analysis, Management Control and Internal Audit, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Business Management Research.
The second teaching block will focus on advanced theory and analytics in four more 15 credit modules: Accounting Theory, International Finance, Economic Analysis of the Firm and Business Analytics.
In the final teaching block, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in a formal MSc Dissertation module, ending with a 15,000 word submission on a topic of your choice. In this module, we encourage you to further your knowledge in an area of interest which supports your career ambitions or explore an area in which you would like to extend your research further at PhD level.
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Modules
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Dissertation (With International Focus)
The module facilitates the exploration and critical review of a substantial individual research enquiry within the field of International Finance and Accounting. It demonstrates individual knowledge, skills and competency development - offering experience of producing a competent research-based piece of work.
Module code: ACCT70322
Financial Risk Management For Sustainable Business
This module studies the financial risk management of the multinational corporation in an environment of open and integrated financial markets. The module will cover a selection of the following topics: the objectives financial risk management and the MNC, risks associated with global investing, the financing of MNC and international projects, risk management and investment strategy by MNC. Sourcing of sustainable financing. Financial risk management and the use of financial derivatives and other techniques to hedge risks. Management of country risk. It also covers the area of identifying, assessing, and controlling risk as a key aspect of responsible and sustainable business. ethical frameworks and professional values as applied in the context of corporate finance leaders.
Module code: ACCT70323
International Consultancy In Practice
The module will allow you to extend your knowledge and learning experience as an international business consultant as you will be able to explore trends and challenges of the dynamic nature of business within the global context. The International Consultancy in Practice module will be core for Programme where you will take part in a one-week international residential which will involve numerous company visits and lectures by host country specialists in Semester 3. This module will introduce you to the wider multinational environment. You will be required to undertake real-live case analysis of a diverse range of industry sectors. This will include investigative visits to several multinational organisations. This module will allow you to apply international business and management knowledge gained from previous learning and/or experience and integrate that knowledge to produce a consultancy focused management/business project. The learning experience will help to further develop a comprehensive set of skills that will enhance your employability as graduates in the international context. This module is one of the key differentiators on the MSc International Business Management.
Module code: MKTG70360
Management Control And Internal Audit
This module commences with an introduction to control systems within an organisational context with reference to motivation, contingency planning and ethics. Organisation resources, strategy and financial investment are discussed and applied to a case study within an overarching project. The details of the project will be brought together using appropriate project management software. You will study a range of key performance indicators including that of quality and the associated quality assurance systems. Finally the role of the auditor and audit systems will be addressed and the relationship between the auditor and levels of senior management and internal auditors is explored.
Module code: ACCT70321
Business Research Methods (With International Focus)
You will identify and justify an appropriate research topic of relevance to International Business Management and produce a research proposal which reflects a critical awareness of a range of research philosophies, strategies, methods and evaluating their relevance to your proposed topic
Module code: IBUS70007
Fintech And Data Analytics
This module provides you with a core foundational understanding of financial technology applications. The theory behind how these systems work will be applied to real examples, allowing you as an entrepreneur to create your own specialised applications. You will examine the nature of FinTech in the current industry context, exploring contemporary market developments and evaluating the challenges and opportunities presented.
Module code: ACCT70320
Financial Analysis In A Global Context
This module commences with an introduction to the subject including concepts and a discussion of relevant applications. This leads onto an overview of a contemporary financial reporting and analysis framework in a global context (including the international accounting standard) and aspects of the international regulatory system. Students will also study income and asset value measurement systems and underlying systems of preparing consolidated financial statements (comprehensive income, Statement of financial position, changes in equity and cash flows). Contemporary issues such as sustainability and the need for environment and social reporting will enhance the students ability to relate their learning to the global context.
Module code: ACCT70319
Corporate Finance And Investment
This module will start with an introduction to the subject which will cover corporate goals, shareholder wealth maximisation and the agency theory. Implicitly, we will discuss financing frictions that differentiate the functioning of perfect capital markets with imperfect capital markets. Three major decision areas: Investments: Where should a firm invest its (scarce) resources? - project analysis; - security analysis. Financing: How should the firm raise (additional) resources? - equity/debt/hybrids, - long/short term Dividends: What should the firm do with excess resources? - reinvest in business - distribute as dividends/return on capital Topics covered over the course of the module include sources of finance, cost of capital and capital structure, advanced investment appraisal techniques and applications, portfolio Theory and capital markets.
Module code: ACCT70318
Modules
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Financial Risk Management For Sustainable Business
This module studies the financial risk management of the multinational corporation in an environment of open and integrated financial markets. The module will cover a selection of the following topics: the objectives financial risk management and the MNC, risks associated with global investing, the financing of MNC and international projects, risk management and investment strategy by MNC. Sourcing of sustainable financing. Financial risk management and the use of financial derivatives and other techniques to hedge risks. Management of country risk. It also covers the area of identifying, assessing, and controlling risk as a key aspect of responsible and sustainable business. ethical frameworks and professional values as applied in the context of corporate finance leaders.
Module code: ACCT70323
Dissertation (With International Focus)
The module facilitates the exploration and critical review of a substantial individual research enquiry within the field of International Finance and Accounting. It demonstrates individual knowledge, skills and competency development - offering experience of producing a competent research-based piece of work.
Module code: ACCT70322
Financial Analysis In A Global Context
This module commences with an introduction to the subject including concepts and a discussion of relevant applications. This leads onto an overview of a contemporary financial reporting and analysis framework in a global context (including the international accounting standard) and aspects of the international regulatory system. Students will also study income and asset value measurement systems and underlying systems of preparing consolidated financial statements (comprehensive income, Statement of financial position, changes in equity and cash flows). Contemporary issues such as sustainability and the need for environment and social reporting will enhance the students ability to relate their learning to the global context.
Module code: ACCT70319
Business Research Methods (With International Focus)
You will identify and justify an appropriate research topic of relevance to International Business Management and produce a research proposal which reflects a critical awareness of a range of research philosophies, strategies, methods and evaluating their relevance to your proposed topic
Module code: IBUS70007
Management Control And Internal Audit
This module commences with an introduction to control systems within an organisational context with reference to motivation, contingency planning and ethics. Organisation resources, strategy and financial investment are discussed and applied to a case study within an overarching project. The details of the project will be brought together using appropriate project management software. You will study a range of key performance indicators including that of quality and the associated quality assurance systems. Finally the role of the auditor and audit systems will be addressed and the relationship between the auditor and levels of senior management and internal auditors is explored.
Module code: ACCT70321
International Consultancy In Practice
The module will allow you to extend your knowledge and learning experience as an international business consultant as you will be able to explore trends and challenges of the dynamic nature of business within the global context. The International Consultancy in Practice module will be core for Programme where you will take part in a one-week international residential which will involve numerous company visits and lectures by host country specialists in Semester 3. This module will introduce you to the wider multinational environment. You will be required to undertake real-live case analysis of a diverse range of industry sectors. This will include investigative visits to several multinational organisations. This module will allow you to apply international business and management knowledge gained from previous learning and/or experience and integrate that knowledge to produce a consultancy focused management/business project. The learning experience will help to further develop a comprehensive set of skills that will enhance your employability as graduates in the international context. This module is one of the key differentiators on the MSc International Business Management.
Module code: MKTG70360
Corporate Finance And Investment
This module will start with an introduction to the subject which will cover corporate goals, shareholder wealth maximisation and the agency theory. Implicitly, we will discuss financing frictions that differentiate the functioning of perfect capital markets with imperfect capital markets. Three major decision areas: Investments: Where should a firm invest its (scarce) resources? - project analysis; - security analysis. Financing: How should the firm raise (additional) resources? - equity/debt/hybrids, - long/short term Dividends: What should the firm do with excess resources? - reinvest in business - distribute as dividends/return on capital Topics covered over the course of the module include sources of finance, cost of capital and capital structure, advanced investment appraisal techniques and applications, portfolio Theory and capital markets.
Module code: ACCT70318
Fintech And Data Analytics
This module provides you with a core foundational understanding of financial technology applications. The theory behind how these systems work will be applied to real examples, allowing you as an entrepreneur to create your own specialised applications. You will examine the nature of FinTech in the current industry context, exploring contemporary market developments and evaluating the challenges and opportunities presented.
Module code: ACCT70320