Master of Science in Professional Accounting (Extended Professional Practice) Coventry University - London Campus, UK

Our MSc Professional Accounting course focuses not just upon technical issues of accounting, but also upon the ways in which the current managerial paradigms might most effectively be re-thought and new patterns of thinking implemented.

• Study a curriculum which is aligned to accounting bodies, such as ACCA and CIMA.
• Utilise industry-standard accounting software in your learning experience.
• Gain an understanding of the importance of accountancy and the accounting profession in an international context.
• Study the 18-month Extended Professional Practice route, to gain more practical insights and in-depth experience. See the module section for more details.

Why you should study this course

• ACCA and CIMA accredited
  • A fast paced and highly practical ACCA and CIMA accredited master’s degree programme. Ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of accounting in the global context. For more information, see the accreditation section of the overview tab.
• Industry-standard technology
  • Utilise industry-based software, such as Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP)4. You’ll also learn how to use Bloomberg terminals and S&P Capital IQ4 – which are routinely used in major organisations around the world. You could also undertake our Bloomberg Market Concept (BMC) course for free2.
• London location
  • Where better to study accounting than in the heart of London’s financial district? You will be studying on the doorstep of the finance and asset management industries where you will have many opportunities for access to current market participants, placements/employment and continuing personal development with financial employers2.
• Industry insight
  • You’ll be taught by highly qualified industry-experienced academics with vast accounting and finance knowledge who are qualified academically and professionally (staff are subject to change). You can also attend tailored talks by experts from academia, the City of London and the real world of finance and investment2.
• Real-world experience
  • For more in-depth experience, you can also choose to study this course over 18 months which includes a period of Extended Professional Practice. You will explore what you’ve learnt in more detail through professional experiences with a host organisation or in a campus-based professional experience