Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

University of Surrey

Accountants and finance professionals help navigate the wide and complicated world of business. Graduates of MSc Accounting and Finance course taught by the Surrey Business School are equipped with the skills needed to work in multinational corporations and be a successful decision-maker in an increasingly complex global financial environment.

This course is practical in nature and will encourage students to embrace regular opportunities to engage with real business problems throughout their studies. The University is ranked in the top 10 for Business and Economics in the UK by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.

Students will gain a solid understanding of popular financial and management accounting systems and how they are applied in decision-making. They'll learn econometric techniques and take modules in the foundations of accounting and finance, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s ever-changing global business environment. The core modules of this course explores both industry-relevant theory and the quantitative techniques learners will need to understand related literature and carry out empirical investigations.

This course is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates can apply for examination exemptions from several accountancy bodies, such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW. Not just this, it will allow students to develop high-level skills, which open doors to many careers. Various career opportunities include financial accountants, management accountants, financial managers, financial advisers, financial analysts and auditors.