International Accounting and Finance MSc
Entry requirements: A good first degree attaining a 2.1or equivalent in a numerate discipline, such as engineering, mathematics, accounting and finance; two academic references; a one-sided essay outlining 'How the MSc programme will assist my future career' and proof of English language proficiency.
Outline
Building on the strength and reputation of our undergraduate programme in Accounting and Finance (Kent Business School is 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction in this subject area) and in response to the demand from graduates to specialise in this field, Kent Business School is now offering a suite of cutting-edge financial programmes at Master's level. These programmes are being designed to comply with the requirements of the professional bodies and respond to the rapidly-changing needs of the financial sector by providing the skills, knowledge and ability needed to compete in the work environment. The programme is suitable for graduates with a background in accounting and finance, economics or any other relevant business degree
Programme structure
Building on the strength and reputation of our undergraduate programme in Accounting and Finance (Kent Business School is 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction in this subject area) and in response to the demand from graduates to specialise in this field, Kent Business School now offers a suite of cutting-edge financial programmes at Master's level. These programmes are being designed to comply with the requirements of the professional bodies and respond to the rapidly changing needs of the finance, accounting and financial services sectors by providing the skills, knowledge and ability needed to compete in the work environment.
The programmes are suitable for graduates with a background in accounting and finance, economics or any other relevant business degree.
Course content
Core modules
Derivatives and Risk Management
Financial and Management Accounting
Financial Data Modelling
Foundations of Finance
International Financial Reporting
Quantitative Methods
Electives
One from the following:
Financial Regulation
International Money and Finance
Marketing
Plus one from the following:
Data Analysis and Forecasting
Financial Systems and Institutions.
Funding
For PhD students, we offer both Kent Business School Research Scholarships and University of Kent Postgraduate Research Scholarships. Each of these scholarships are each available for three years and include tuition fees at the home/EU rate and a stipend up to the UK Research Councils' level of £13,590 (2011/12 rate).
Kent Business School offers a small number of scholarships, awarded on merit, to students who have accepted an offer of a place on a one-year taught postgraduate programme. Applicants who apply before 30 January will automatically be considered for a scholarship. All other applicants must apply before 31 May.
Resources and facilities
Most postgraduate programmes are taught on the Canterbury campus. Kent Business School occupies a purpose-designed building consisting of executive learning facilities with wireless provision throughout, and has its own coffee shop. Set in a beautiful woodland environment, the Business School is within close walking distance of the Sports Centre and other campus facilities, including the postgraduate accommodation in Woolf College.
Research groups
Accounting and Finance
Food Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Work, Leadership and Organisation
Strategy and International Business
Interdisciplinary research themes