MSc Finance and Accounting

Management School, Faculty of Social Sciences

We're among the UK's top 20 for business and management research. We can give you the insights and the skills you need to move your career forward.

About the course

1 year full-time

This course brings together theoretical and applied expertise in finance and accounting practices.

You'll gain a good understanding of the basics of financial statement analysis, corporate governance and international finance as well as the quantitative and analytical skills essential for developing fundamental problem-solving skills.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 in business or a related subject.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Core modules

Financial Statement Analysis
Performance Management
Quantitative Methods for Finance and Accounting
Corporate Finance
Research Methods
International Financial Reporting
Issues in Finance
International Finance

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Case studies
Group work for collaborative learning
Web-based discussion groups

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Case studies
Group work for collaborative learning
Web-based discussion groups

Assessment

Individual assignments
Group projects
End-of-semester examinations
Dissertation

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Ms Amy Lax
E: a.lax@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 3376

Rob Globke, MBA

Your career

Our graduates are creative, disciplined individuals who make a difference wherever they go. They're employed by companies such as Sainsbury's, ASDA, Boots, Pepsico International and Adidas. Their job titles include Management Consultant, Web Marketing Consultant and Campaign Manager.

A specialist MSc can take you into a particular field of management such as human resources, finance or leisure. You might be inspired to set up a company of your own.

Real-world skills

We'll teach you how to identify opportunities, solve problems and inspire others. Many of our teaching staff are world-class researchers working in policy-relevant areas. Our courses are based on their research. We have close links with industry, commerce and local government.

Learning environment

The Management School moves to a newly refurbished building in spring 2013. Based in leafy Broomhill, close to the University's sports centre, the building has outstanding facilities and is a 10–15 minute walk from central campus.

Triple Crown accreditation

We're one of only 14 management schools in the UK to be awarded Triple Crown status – our courses are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form