Arden University

MSc Accounting and Finance (Online)

Arden University

Course overview

Our MSc Accounting and Finance has been created for graduates and professionals looking for a different style of degree study. Breaking away from the traditional, this course is an innovative exploration into real-world business, enriched by the inclusion of contemporary debate and trends in accounting and finance. This degree is also ideal for graduates and professionals from other business areas who would like to add accounting and finance knowledge to their skill set or advance their future career prospects by adding this highly respected master’s qualification to their CVs.

To support your employability and career progression in today’s fintech sector, this accounting and finance master’s will greatly develop your accounting and financial management skills by leveraging digital analysis and data handling. On the course, you’ll source, examine, and analyse live data sets from real-world business cases using industry-standard tools and then apply contemporary accounting and finance principles - developing your own solutions to the strategic challenges posed. The course also explores new technologies such as the industry 4.0 business environment, blockchain, fintech services, and distributed ledgers, helping you refine your skill set and set yourself up for careers in a wide selection of accounting and finance roles.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate the impact that accounting and finance have on strategic planning, preparing you to contribute to large strategic projects such as mergers and acquisitions, pricing, capital expenditure, and investment. If you have previous accountancy qualifications from the ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW, our master’s in finance and accounting is available with up to six possible module exemptions. This gives you a fast-track route to a Master of Science qualification with considerably reduced tuition fees.

Key highlights

  • Analyse live data sets from real-world business cases using industry-standard tools
  • Explores blockchain, fintech services, distributed ledgers and the industry 4.0 environment
  • Develops accounting and financial management skills through digital analysis and data handling
  • Prepares you for strategic projects such as mergers, acquisitions and capital expenditure
  • Up to six module exemptions for ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualification holders

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include business-related field; or above

Scholarships

  • 50% Discount for Arden University Alumni on Postgraduate Courses

    Continue your journey with Arden and get 50% off tuition fees on a master’s course of your choice.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Management accountant
  • Finance manager
  • Fintech analyst
  • Investment analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,500 total (online) | International: £10,550 total (online)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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