该课程将使学生发展会计和银行业的高级知识，这对希望从事金融业的学生特别感兴趣。本课程的总体目标是发展对银行和会计在组织内部和外部决策中的作用的综合理解。学生将对组织进行深入研究，包括金融机构，其管理，内部和外部用户的会计角色以及不断变化的外部环境。学生将具有将他们对会计和银行业的知识和理解应用于复杂问题的能力。
This degree programme provides the opportunity to follow the prestigious CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September-intake and January-intake students). The course will enable students to develop an advanced knowledge of accounting and banking, which will be of particular interest to students who wish to pursue a career in the financial industry. The overall aim of the course is to develop an integrated understanding of the role of banking and accounting for decision-making both inside and outside organisations. Students will undertake an advanced study of organisations, including financial institutions, their management, the role of accounting for internal and external users, and the changing external context in which they operate. Students will develop the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of accounting and banking to complex issues.<br><br>Careers<br>The programme provides preparation for a career in accounting or in financial institutions by developing skills at a professional level. Whilst graduates of a Masters programme in accounting and banking may obtain employment in a variety of related careers they will also appeal to a wide range of employers in management related areas. Some students would progress into further postgraduate research study in accounting or banking.