International Accounting and Finance

Overview

Accounting and finance roles have increasingly taken on an international dimension. With growing globalisation and the convergence of international accounting practices, this course meets the business world’s demand for graduates who are educated to Masters level in International Accounting and Finance .

The course from University of Stirling provides specialised training in international accounting and finance, and helps you develop the reporting and analysis skills needed by organisations worldwide. It also enables you to gain an appreciation of international investment issues from a range of perspectives.

By the end of the course you’ll be able to offer employers an understanding of international reporting standards which have an increasing global relevance, along with an advanced awareness of international financial markets.

Career opportunities

From the very beginning of the course, your future career is our focus:

• Our Flying Start Leadership Programme helps you to develop self-awareness about your strengths and acquire new skills in a supportive environment
• You’ll take part in an innovative week-long global financial trading and training boot camp run by Amplify

MSc International Accounting and Finance graduates work around the world in countries such as Malaysia, China, UK, Ethiopia, Italy, Oman, Kazakhstan and Taiwan.

Since the introduction of the course in 2007, our graduates have gone on to build their careers in a variety of sectors including investment banks, universities, car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. Some of the roles that our alumni currently hold include:

• Head of Internal Audit, University of Putra (Malaysia)
• Accountant, Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd (China)
• Multi-Functional Financial Analyst, Lockheed Martin (UK)
• PhD Students in Universities around the world
• Relationship/Business Development Manager, BGL Plc. (Nigeria)

Accreditation

ACCA accredited.