Swansea University 2022 Postgraduate Prospectus

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BAY CAMPUS

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT MSc FT This programme focuses on finance and investment management and is accredited with the Chartered Financial Institute (CFA) with University Affiliated Status. Students will gain an advanced understanding of managing assets and risk in complex organisations, preparing you to become traders and investment managers of the future. Modules typically include: • Big Data in Finance • Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis • Global Risk Management and Derivatives • International Corporate Finance • International Financial Markets and Institutions STRATEGIC ACCOUNTING MSc FT You will already have a relevant first degree and have passed your ACCA Fundamental Papers prior to beginning this programme. As part of this rigorous master's degree, you will be taught the latest theories and practices and how to apply them as an accountancy professional, while we prepare you for the ACCA Professional examinations. Students who graduate from this MSc and pass all of the ACCA Professional Papers will require no further study and will be able to concentrate fully on their career. Modules typically include: • Advanced Audit and Assurance • A dvanced Performance Management • Corporate Reporting • Strategic Business Leader

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING MSc FT MSc Professional Accounting will allow qualified accountants to join an independent project module to gain the MSc. You must have gained your qualification as an accountant with the professional bodies within the last five years, and will have credits from your prior learning as a qualified accountant. You will also be required to complete a second module in Quantitative Research Methods to prepare you for the independent project which will be made available remotely, allowing you to complete as

FINANCE PhD FT PT We invite applications from well-qualified candidates whose research interests correspond to our areas of research expertise. Applicants are encouraged to explore our research expertise to ensure a good fit between PhD proposals and potential supervisors. Information about current research groups can be found at: swansea.ac.uk/som/research jobs and placements. They’re who you need to speak to for: • Placement advice • CV tips • Interview tips (general interviews and psychometric testing) They’ll even research the brands you want to work for and advise on their interview formats. RESEARCH COURSES Entry Requirements PhD: An undergraduate degree at 2:1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at 'Merit' English Language Requirement IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

distance learners. Modules Include:

• Independent Project • Research Methods

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY Swansea University has a careers team dedicated and tailored solely to you as a management student. This service ensures that employability is actively promoted and remains an important focus throughout your studies. The team has an impressive track record of getting students into employment and have already helped numerous students secure their dream

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