The M Sc degree course is a full-time and last 12 months. It utilizes quantitative skills and provide with a solid theoretical foundation in accounting and finance.

It will enhance employability by preparing for accounting or finance-related careers. There is an exemption from ACCA financial accounting examinations are available for M Sc in Accounting and Finance students.

Programme Structure

• Full-time programme lasting 12 months
• Divided into two semesters and the dissertation period
• Programme is made up of core courses and electives
• Taught courses last for two semesters and the summer months are dedicated to the dissertation

In Semester 1 three core courses are introduced:

• Econometrics for Economics and Finance
• Theory of Financial Decision Making
• Banking

Select two Electives:
• Financial Derivatives
• Investment Management
• Introduction to Quantitative Finance
• Corporate Governance

In Semester 2 the core courses are:
• Financial Econometrics
• Financial Engineering
• Corporate Finance

Select two Electives:
• International Finance
• Risk Management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Contemporary Finance Issues

Dissertation
The programme finishes with a Dissertation of between 9,000-12,000 words.

Contact Detail:
University of Bath
Claverton Down Rd, Bath, North East Somerset BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
+44 1225 388388