Financial decision making impacts every business decision within an organisation, which ultimately has an impact on local and global economies, so it is imperative that accountants ensure their actions benefit a business’ bottom line, without negatively impacting society.
MSc Accounting and Financial Management is designed for those who have not studied accounting before, but have a degree in business, economics, or another related subject. We provide a comprehensive grounding in corporate analysis and reporting, as well as building your confidence in financial decision-making. Your studies can be tailored to suit your preferred career direction in industry, commerce, or professional services by choosing from optional modules.
You cover topics including:

theories of financial reporting
management accounting and control
theoretical and critical approaches to accounting and financial management
analysis of financial statements

Essex Business School, where this course is based, is home to several cutting-edge financial research centres and institutes where the academics leading your course can share their latest research findings:

The Essex Finance Centre (EFiC) works with leading financial services firms and public sector organisations, governments, and policy institutions to produce work that makes real-world impact across the globe.
Our Centre for Work, Organisation and Society organises regular events, which provide you with access to academic and industry expertise, as well as the opportunity to network with scholars from around the world.

Our students can use industry-leading Bloomberg data in Essex Business School’s virtual trading floor. This state-of-the-art facility gives you access to the same tools used by traders and business analysts worldwide, offering a fantastic opportunity to hone your practical skills in finance and management.
Your future
We foster your creativity and ethical awareness so you’re ready to meet the challenges of the international business world. 90% of University of Essex’s postgraduate graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2021).
Our MSc Accounting and Financial Management provides you with the skills needed for roles in financial analysis, management, public administration, and accountancy. Our course will be particularly useful if you want to pursue a career in industry, commerce or with professional services firms, with many of our graduates also beginning their own entrepreneurial ventures.