Are you ready to harness the power of data analytics while mastering accounting and finance? Do you want to combine cutting-edge analytical techniques with deep financial expertise under the guidance of leading academics? Our MSc in Accounting, Finance and Analytics at Queen's Business School offers professional recognition through exemptions from ACCA and CIMA/AICPA examinations while equipping you with today's most in-demand skills.
The programme provides you with:
1. Market-leading professional exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting/ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CIMA/AICPA);
2. Enhanced employability through hands-on engagement with profession-relevant analytics tools and technologies, in a programme developed and delivered with employers;
3. A supportive and enriching student experience with high quality teaching and active engagement with contemporary research.
If that sounds like the future you want, the MSc in Accounting, Finance and Analytics in Queen’s Business School is the programme of choice for you. This programme is particularly relevant in today's data-driven business environment, where accounting and financial decisions need to be supported by accurate data analysis, predictive models, and strategic insights.
A 2.2 Honours degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University,
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A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Economics or Mathematics with a minimum of two relevant subjects from the core accounting subject list (as shown below) at a pass mark or international equivalent,
or
A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Business, Commerce, Management, Law, or any other discipline with a minimum of five relevant subjects (as shown below) at a pass mark or international equivalent. At least two of these five must be from the core accounting subjects.
List of accepted subjects
• Core accounting subjects: Financial Accounting/Financial Reporting, Management/Cost Accounting, Finance/Financial Management, Auditing, Introduction to Accounting, Principles of Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Accounting Fundamentals, Corporate Accounting, Practical Accounting, Accounting for Managerial Decisions
• Other relevant subjects: Investment Analysis, Investment Management, Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Financial Markets and Operations, Financial Services
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 15th August 2025 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.
Please note: international applicants will be required to pay a deposit to secure a place on this course.
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Graduate prospects from the MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics are promising. Queen’s is ranked third in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Accounting and Finance (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Graduates from this programme’s predecessor (MSc Accounting and Finance) have secured roles with employers such as Bank of China, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Allstate, and many others. Typical graduate roles include chartered and certified accountants, consultants, auditors and finance professionals.
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