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Finance, Accounting and Risk
MSc Accounting, Finance and Regulation
Strong financial management is vital to all organisations and the role of the accounting professional is complex and varied.
You’ll develop a deeper academic and professional knowledge and understanding of the key challenges facing the accounting
profession and the wider financial sector.
Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area. For the fast-track option, a
full professional qualification from any accountancy body in the world that is recognised by the International Federation of
Accountants (IFAC) is required and provides you with 90 credits towards the MSc.
English language: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below Accredited 5.5.
Double accredited
Modules: International Financial Reporting and Regulation; International Financial Management; Financial Services Regulation; Strategic Financial
Management; Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting; Financial Risk Modelling; Ethics, Governance and Responsible Leadership;
Applied Professional Practice; Masters Research Accredited Project.
Double accredited
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Option to study as a two-year masters with professional practice, including a work placement in year two.
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CPD Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
GCU is a gold-approved learning partner with ACCA. Study for this globally-recognised accountancy qualification to gain a badge
of excellence and enhance your career in a wide range of fields.
Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in people or business-centred subjects or any business
subject such as marketing or finance.
English language: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
Modules: Taxation; Performance Management; Audit.
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