Postgraduate Prospectus

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

• Applied and Financial Econometrics • Empirical Finance • Time Series Analysis • Online Markets • Emerging Market Economies • Banking • Corporate Finance • Finance Regulation 17 TH IN THE UK FOR ACCOUNTING & FINANCE (Times Good University Guide 2020/21)

From Masters Degrees to PhD study, we offer postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas. We have postgraduate taught and research options, so wherever your interest lies, we can accommodate you. These programmes are ideal if you are looking to move into a career in an accounting or finance related area. They all cover the key principles of finance and the quantitative methodologies related to the accounting and finance arena. Many of our modules offer professional accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). We also have strong links with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA), so our programmes will help to fast-track your career in accountancy and finance by affiliating you with professional bodies or giving you exemptions from key professional examinations. You will benefit from co-location with industry at our innovative Bay Campus, working alongside companies such as Fujitsu. Our teaching faculty is at the forefront of research with our staff also having extensive real-world experience. We focus on our student’s employability and as such, ensure to also provide accreditation through the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, the Chartered Banker Institute and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA accreditation in particular can give you exemption from up to seven ACCA fundamental exams. This close affiliation with professional bodies will enhance your career prospects and give you the edge to thrive in today’s competitive world.

23 RD IN THE UK FOR RESEARCH QUALITY (Complete Graduate Guide 2020/21)

Associate Professor Sarah Jones HEAD OF ACCOUNT ING AND F INANCE DEPARTMENT

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