MSc. in International Accounting & Finance (Online Master)

Organisation:: The University of Liverpool in coop. with Laureate Online Education
Typ:: Part-time
Certificate:: MSc
Duration:: 5 Semester/s

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Programme

The MSc in International Accounting & Finance offers a sound critical analysis of international accounting and finance principles, theories, and practice within a global context.

The programme comprises eight modules – six compulsory and two elective – culminating in a dissertation. Each module lasts eight weeks. You take one module at a time in order to study a specific subject in-depth without distractions. You will then specialise by choosing two elective modules in areas such as International Corporate Finance, Finance in Emerging Markets, and Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis.

Alternatively, you can focus on a specific area by following a pre-defined specialisation track in:

International Financial Reporting
Strategic Finance Practice
Emerging Markets

Target audience

The programme will provide you with a balance of strategic and tactical management skills from an accounting and finance perspective and will place great emphasis on the measurement of performance to best support an organisation’s strategic initiatives.

Upon completion of this programme, students will have acquired skills to more definitively assess the accounting and financial approaches best suited to position global organisations for long-term success in the global marketplace.

Emphases/Curriculum

Core Modules:

International Financial Reporting and Analysis
Strategic Managerial Accounting and Performance Management
Assurance and Management Control
Strategic Financial Management
International Governance and Regulation
Accounting Information Systems and Technology

Specialist modules (students choose two):

International Corporate Finance
Treasury Management and Ethics
Financial Analysis and Valuation
Financial Markets and Institutions
Islamic Finance
Finance in Emerging Markets
Social Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Finance
Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis

Dissertation:
Students refine their dissertation topic in conjunction with their Personal Dissertation Advisor, an academic supervisor who will provide support throughout the writing process.

Practical relevance

Your classmates are highly motivated professionals from all over the world. You will work independently and in groups to develop greater confidence and improve your team-building skills.

Further, you will strengthen your communication and critical thinking abilities as you subject your work and that of your classmates to ongoing analysis and evaluation.

Admission/Entrance requirements
Part-time:
Number of participants max.:	18
Number of applicants:	n.a.

Admission requirements: Bachelors degree equivalent to UK honours degree in economics, finance, accounting. English equivalent to minimum of IELTS test level 6.5 overall, TOEFL 570 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	not possible

Study online

A new way of learning
These demands are way beyond the capabilities of traditional classroom and distance learning methods. By bringing likeminded professionals together in our unique 100% online learning environment, we enable them to share the latest thinking from the real world.

From the moment your programme starts, you are in constant discussion with your classmates. You get regular feedback and grading from your instructor and continuous support from a dedicated member of our student support team. So, whilst your programme is tough, it never feels like a solo effort.

Specialisation Tracks

Master of Science with a Specialised Track in:

"International Financial Reporting":
Our specialisation track in International Financial Reporting captures the highly technical reporting and analysis requirements and integrates those with accounting information systems that will assist both financial and managerial accounting professionals.

You will learn how to apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and evaluate both short-term and long-term effects on an organisation’s financial performance. Modules include Accounting Information Systems and Technology, Financial Analysis and Valuation, and Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis.
"Strategic Finance Practice":
Our specialisation track in Strategic Finance Practice equips you with a rich understanding of financial management through applied practice within the corporate financial environment and financial markets.

You will become adept as a financial decision-maker within an organisation by honing your ability to assess treasury management, capital structure, and market theory. Modules include International Corporate Finance, Treasury Management and Ethics, and Financial Markets and Institutions.
"Emerging Markets":
Our specialisation track in Emerging Markets expands upon the cultural and regional variances in the global business environment and provides a broad understanding of international accounting in these nascent markets.

This specialisation provides you with a practical approach to entering into and succeeding within emerging nations and regions, and the associated relationship dynamics required for success. Modules include Islamic Finance, Finance in Emerging Markets, and Entrepreneurial Finance.

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Organisation

Laureate Education, Inc., as the University of Liverpool's exclusive worldwide e-learning partner, makes the University's programmes available online, providing the e-learning environment and personal student support.

Both partners are renowned for quality, innovation and continuous improvement in online teaching and learning.

The partnership between the University of Liverpool and Laureate Online Education brings together a unique combination of resources and capabilities.

The University of Liverpool is responsible for the academic quality of our programmes and it awards the degrees. The online Masters programmes we offer originate in Liverpool's highly ranked School of Medicine, School of Management and Department of Computer Science.