
Overview
Financial experts with the knowledge and critical decision-making skills to add value to organisations are in high demand. Top-level financial skills combined with leadership ability, business, technical and people skills are often a prerequisite for boardroom positions.
On joining this Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway) programme at Abertay University , you will:
- Develop a thorough and contemporary knowledge of the accounting and financial processes of an organisation and the ability to forward plan and effectively manage risk.
- Gain knowledge of environmental challenges and trends, the opportunities and constraints these create, and how they impact on organisational decision-making and resource allocation.
- Build on key skills associated with employment in high-performance organisations.
- Work towards a Management Accountant qualification while completing your master’s degree.
- Receive significant study support from CIMA. Your programme fees will include CIMA registration, your first year’s CIMA subscription fees, an attempt at the CIMA Management Case Study Exam, and access to CIMAstudy.com and CIMAconnect online.
This Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway) MSc at Abertay University is one of the few programmes in the UK to provide an accelerated route to becoming a chartered accountant, whilst delivering insight into how to master all of the qualities and skills mentioned above.
Career Opportunities
In the current financial climate there has been an increase in demand for accountants with a detailed knowledge of the environment in which a business operates and the ability to forward plan and effectively manage risk.Your qualification will be the gold standard of financial expertise and recognised globally. Should you wish to work overseas, within the UK or locally, you will be highly sought after by employers in the public, private and third sectors.
The knowledge, understanding and skills developed on the programme will enable you to understand key issues, which relate to strategic decision-making within business and provide essential input for the success to global organisations.
Accreditation
You’ll receive significant exemptions from CIMA professional examinations, resulting in a fast-tracked route to the Strategic Level of the CIMA Qualification Framework.
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Courses included
- Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Advanced Management Accounting for Decision Making
- Case Studies in Management Accounting
- Advanced Performance Management
- Project Management
- Research Methods
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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General requirements
- An undergraduate accounting degree (2:2 or better). Students who have an ordinary degree and are CIMA accredited to 'Operational Level' or above are also eligible for entry.
- A desire to focus on management accounting and progress towards a professional qualification with CIMA.
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International
15000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
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7500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7500 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
- English, Welsh and Northern Irish Students: 10,000 GBP
Funding
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