Accounting and Financial Management MSc

Master the knowledge and skills to engage and lead in diversified roles in accounting with our Accounting and Financial Management MSc. Discover the core principles of accounting to enhance your theoretical understanding and practical skills across financial reporting and analysis, costing methods, management accounting, audit procedures and more. Integrating professional development opportunities and real-world applications, you will be equipped to work across a range of organisations and sectors. <br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Professional development and practical industry engagement opportunities<br/><br/><br/>- Fully integrates sustainability and ethical business practices<br/><br/><br/>- Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including those new to the field of accounting and financial management <br/><br/><br/>- Access to our Bloomberg terminals and modern teaching spaces in Keele Business School<br/><br/><br/>Our MSc programme provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial management principles, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The programme focuses on key areas such as financial accounting and reporting, performance analysis; strategic management accounting and control; financial auditing and sustainability assurance; and corporate governance and social responsibility.<br/><br/>Develop your ability to understand and critically evaluate the relationship between economic events and financial statements, learn to identify red flag fraud indicators and propose effective control recommendations and take a deep dive into industries you aspire to work in. Our modern curriculum is designed to set you up for success in a variety of roles within the sector.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to work with practitioners in industry as well as access to Bloomberg terminals to support the analysis of financial performance, building on your professional skills in the workplace. You will become equipped for a career in accounting and finance through a well-rounded degree which encourages you to challenge contemporary issues and apply your learning to the real-world. <br/><br/>Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills.<br/><br/>Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.