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2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Accounting and Finance

Programme code:MSC-BS/A&FUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Ali Altanlar Contact address:A.Altanlar@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

- A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. accounting, finance. Must have a good grounding in quantitative subjects. A background in accounting is essential;
- Applicants whose first language is not English will need to attain an IELTS overall test score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any individual skill, or equivalent (eg TOEFL).

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Leeds University Business School

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Leeds University Business School Examination Board

Programme specification:

Our graduates will:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of accounting and finance and the ability to apply these theories in a professional setting.

2. Be proactive problem solvers with the ability to critically evaluate and formulate solutions to complex financial and accounting scenarios.

3. Be an independent researcher able to critically analyse and synthesise current empirical research in accountancy and finance, to develop research ideas and questions, and to undertake analysis and interpretation of results.

4. Be professional in applying accounting and finance to a broader business context.

5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial operations and be able to critically analyse these within a global context.

6. Be effective communicators of findings and recommendations in a clear and cogent manner in both written and oral contexts.


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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students are eligible for the award if they pass the 150 credits of modules (including any pass for progression modules) and achieve an overall average mark of 50 or above, calculated across the 180 credits of modules.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following 150 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS5000MQuantitative Methods15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5004MCorporate Finance15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5008MAccounting and Organisational Performance15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5011MApplied Finance15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5017MAdvanced Financial Reporting15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5062MAccounting and Finance Dissertation60 credits1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth)
LUBS5072MCritical Skills for the Finance Professional15 credits1 Jun to 31 Jul

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study 15 credits in Semester 1 and 15 credits in Semester 2 from the following optional modules:

LUBS5002MInformation and Organisation Design15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5006MInternational Business Finance15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5019MForensic Accounting and Finance15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5031MBehavioural Finance15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5052MInternational Investment15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5054MInternational Banking and Finance15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5056MPython Programming for Finance15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 19/08/2024 11:34:48

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