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Profile of the programme
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“Finance and Accounting for those who aim higher.”
The Master in Finance and Accounting offers advanced, rigorous and up to date training designed to meet the technical and strategic demands of both financial and accounting professions.
“Where financial decisions meet accounting excellence.”
The programme aims to:
• Respond to the evolving needs of Finance and Accounting with updated content and leading edge methodologies;
• Provide solid preparation for effective performance in companies, financial institutions, public entities and consulting firms;
• Equip students for applied research and progression to doctoral studies;
• Develop strategic skills essential for organisational competitiveness.
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Key learning outcomes
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“Make decisions with data. Lead with confidence.”
Students develop advanced analytical and technical skills that support high quality financial decision making, including:
• Deep knowledge of financial theory, asset valuation, financial markets and risk management;
• Ability to collect, process and interpret accounting information to support decision making;
• Application of quantitative and statistical methods to real world problems;
• Development and evaluation of financial and accounting solutions;
• Production of clear, rigorous and well structured technical reports;
• Skills in leadership, organisation and teamwork;
• Integration of ethical considerations in financial and accounting decisions.
“Turn theory into strategy and numbers into action.”
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Occupational profiles of graduates
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“Training that creates impact. Careers with purpose.”
The programme prepares graduates for high level roles in:
• Financial management
• Financial analysis
• Controlling
• Internal and external auditing
• Financial, fiscal or management consulting
• Risk management
• Technical and leadership roles in public administration, regulators and supervisory bodies
“Skills that open doors: financial analysis, accounting reporting, auditing, risk and consulting.”
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Learning facilities
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“A learning environment with cutting edge tools and active research.”
Students benefit from:
• Three computer labs equipped with professional software (IBM SPSS, Stata, EViews, Amos, Microfit, among others);
• A self learning room and the WorkIn@FCSH space;
• More than 20 classrooms equipped with video projectors;
• A Social Sciences and Humanities library with access to leading scientific databases;
• A 24 hour study room, cafeteria, canteen and social spaces;
• Administrative services and postgraduate support offices.
“The future of financial management starts here.”
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