Accounting and Financial Management

Overview

Broad in its scope, this MSc Accounting and Financial Management programme offered by the Coventry University is underpinned by practice-led learning designed to provide an overview of accounting and finance as it is actually applied in the world of business, ideal for those seeking managerial positions or budgetary responsibility. You will explore how financial markets operate and the financial strategies used by successful businesses, drawing on real-life case studies of companies and their financial accounts.

By studying at Coventry Business School, you will have access to our Trading Floor, currently one of the largest of its kind in Europe, as well as access to industry-standard software for quantitative financial analysis (subject to availability). 

You’ll also have the opportunity to study a module, Entrepreneurial Practice, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, which could help to develop your skills in management and leadership. Please see the Accreditation and Professional Recognition tab for further information.

Career prospects 

This Master’s course can act as an important stepping stone for those seeking positions with budget responsibility or senior management roles, upon successful completion.

It can be useful for all types of personal and professional financial management, and on successful completion of the course it could become the catalyst for some students to pursue future careers in financial services as professional accountants, financial analysts and financial consultants, confirming their passion for this field before committing to study the more intensive professional accounting and finance qualifications.

Accreditation

• Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)