Professional Accounting (Extended Professional Practice) MSc

This course is designed for accounting professionals who want to enhance their career prospects by gaining advanced knowledge and skills in key areas of accounting and finance. Enhance your knowledge in strategic financial management, performance management and financial reporting. Develop your critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Gain practical experience and boost your CV with additional professional practice on campus or a longer professional placement. This course is for you if you want to: fast-track your career: gain exemptions from ACCA and CIMA professional qualifications (see accreditation section for more information) learn from experts: taught by experienced academics and industry professionals (staff subject to change) access industry insights: attend guest lectures from leading accounting and finance professionals. gain practical experience: boost your CV with additional professional practice on campus, a nine-week internship, or a longer professional placement. See the modules for more details. If you hold eligible professional qualifications, you may be able to receive credit towards the Professional Accounting MSc with Advanced Standing. This can reduce the amount of study required to complete the course, subject to the qualifications held and the university's recognition of prior learning requirements. Assessment This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include: reports tests exams practical coursework assignments presentations. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in an accounting-related discipline, at least two years work experience in the accounting or finance sector or relevant professional qualifications. Entry with Advanced Standing: Qualified accountants holding qualifications from the professional bodies listed below can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to be exempt from 120 credits of taught modules. To ensure that applicants are suited to the course, applicants may be invited to an online interview. Accepted applicants will be required to complete the 60-credit Dissertation module to be eligible for the award of Professional Accounting MSc. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA),Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA),Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) We recognise a breadth of qualifications.