Accounting and Financial Management MSc

Hertfordshire’s MSc Accounting and Financial Management is all about developing the knowledge you need to interpret and use financial information, so you can make informed, intelligent business decisions.

If you don’t have a background in accounting and finance, it will help you build the skills you need to move into this sector and shape a career in business, banking or financial management. If you’ve already studied or worked in accountancy or finance, this Master’s course is an outstanding opportunity to explore your subject in greater depth – and from diverse new perspectives.

Studying as a postgraduate here at Hertfordshire, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a body of the latest academic knowledge, learning how to apply it in a managerial context. Exploring its concepts and applications will help you develop higher-level analytical skills, enabling you to critically examine business challenges from an accounting and finance perspective.

While completing this Master’s course won’t give you exemptions from professional accounting exams, it will give you an excellent postgraduate-level understanding of your subject and a firm foundation for further development.

Hertfordshire Business School has close relationships with a whole range of accounting and finance professional bodies, which means our postgraduate teaching – and your learning – is informed by the latest industry best practice. We also collaborate with leading organisations from both the public and private sector, bringing fascinating real-world insights into all of our courses. 

Why choose this programme?

• This professional Master’s enables you to build hugely valuable decision-making strategies, making you a valuable asset to any organisation.
• As well as developing strong academic knowledge, you’ll be exposed to real-world situations which underpin and apply what you’ve learnt.
• With accounting and finance experts sought after across every sector, this Master’s course opens up incredibly diverse career possibilities.
• Hertfordshire’s excellent student / lecturer ratio means you’ll benefit from inspiring teaching, expert insights and all the support you need.
• With access to outstanding learning resources, 24 hours a day, you can access the very latest thinking and maximise your learning.

Teaching methods

We offer a varied programme of teaching that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures. We also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective of the topics covered.

You will be assessed through a variety of coursework including presentations, reports and projects. You will also be required to complete a dissertation and will be supported by a dissertation supervisor.

Programme experts

Dr Edna Stan-Maduka

Programme Leader

Ms Emma Elkington

Subject Group Head (Accounting)

Ms Jane Fletcher 

Subject Group Head (Finance)

Fees 2019

UK/EU Students

_{Full time}

• £8400 for the 2019/2020 academic year

_{Part time}

• £700 per 15 credits for the 2019/2020 academic year

International Students

_{Full time}

• £12650 for the 2019/2020 academic year

_{Part time}

• £1050 per 15 credits for the 2019/2020 academic year

Visit the Accounting and Financial Management MSc page on the University of Hertfordshire website for more details!