Description

If you have an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related areas and want to further your academic aspirations especially with a view to developing your career then this postgraduate program is for you.

This course delivers a broad foundation of analytical skills essential for accounting and finance in a range of organisations. The technical knowledge gained from this postgraduate program is enhanced by the application and integration of theory and practice with particular focus on quantitative and research skills. The development of applicants theoretical foundations in accounting and finance will enhance employment opportunities for a career in a finance-related field.

A core aim of the postgraduate program is to provide you with the ability to synthesis information from different sources, from different contextual approaches and from different perspectives in order to solve complex problems and implement solutions. The international nature of today's markets and reporting requirements mean that accounting and finance must be viewed from a global perspective; this course provides both theory and practice within an internatonal context to enable the development of your skills as a postgraduate scholar. Accounting and finance must also be treated as international in context, to ensure relevance to accounting regulations and to the global economy.

The course will be delivered at the historic Putteridge Bury management centre, which is situated near Luton in a pleasant country location. Some specialist activities will take place at Luton campus, Park Square, Luton town centre.

Highlights

This course is designed to prepare you for senior management through technical expertise in aspects of accounting and finance. Many applicants will aspire to work in the capital markets of their county, whilst others will wish to work in specialist areas of accounting and finance such as corporate governance or financial reporting. Graduates of this course find career opportunities in investment, banking institutions and insurance, audit and corporate governance, risk management and financial and management accounting.

Subject Areas

• Accounting
• Finance

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

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