MSc International Accounting and Finance

Module 1: Global Financial Technologies (30 credits)

• Emerging financial models within digital ecosystems
• Blockchain applications and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
• Fintech platforms and ethical algorithmic governance
• Financial innovation through regulatory, legal, and societal lenses
• Advising on responsible financial strategies in digital industries

Module 2: Corporate Finance (30 credits)

• Strategic and operational dimensions of financial management
• Investment decisions, capital structures, and dividend policy
• Mergers and acquisitions in corporate growth
• Risk assessment and value optimisation
• Application of financial theory to real-world scenarios

Module 3: International Financial Reporting (30 credits)

• Principles and practices of global accounting standards (IFRS)
• Financial analysis and valuation techniques
• Capital structure decision-making in international contexts
• Strategic role of finance in organisational performance
• Shareholder value creation and reporting

Module 4: Strategic Management Reporting (30 credits)

• Strategic leadership and professional development in finance
• The role of finance in corporate strategy
• Mergers, acquisitions, and global expansion
• Communicating financial insights to diverse stakeholders
• Aligning financial strategy with broader organisational and societal goals

Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)

• Independent, business-focused research project
• Application of accounting and finance theory to a strategic challenge
• Synthesis of FinTech, corporate finance, IFRS, and reporting knowledge
• Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
• Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance