Accounting and Data Analytics, MSc, at University of Portsmouth

Accounting and Data Analytics, MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time, Part-time	12 - 30 months	September	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Accounting and Data Analytics, MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

The digitalisation of accounting and financial management in modern business means that professionals with the skills and aptitude to identify, analyse and use vast amounts of financial data are in high demand.

On this Accounting and Data Analytics Master's degree, you'll build a proficiency in accounting, expanding your knowledge of accounting and analytical software, report writing, and data and critical analysis. You'll get the confidence and skill to use the findings from the data you analyse to make strategic business decisions.

You'll graduate with a flexible and sought after skill set, opening the door to jobs in banking, accounting and the financial sector, as well as more specific roles like forensic accounting.

What you'll experience

On this Accounting and Data Analytics Master's course you'll:

Combine big data theory, business acumen and communication ability into a sought after skill set
Improve your financial analysis and data visualisation skills
Learn how to prepare and analyse accounts
Get experience with analytical software
Learn how to effectively analyse financial data to achieve certain goals, such as internal auditing
Access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders in our Bloomberg Suite
Study alongside students from our MSc Forensic Accounting and MSc Accounting and Finance courses, so you'll experience other areas of accounting and get a better idea of what to expect in the workplace
Develop transferable skills such as business acumen, professional ethics, critical analysis, report writing, communication skills and data analysis
Be able to attend guest lectures, which illustrate how you can apply the knowledge and skill you learn in industry
Study modules that accelerate the path to membership of accounting professional bodies after the course

Programming skills are not required on this course.

Career development

When you finish this Accounting and Data Analytics Master's course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

What can you do with an Accounting and Data Analytics Master's degree?

Areas that you could go on to work in include:

accounting
banking
financial sector businesses
internal and external auditing
forensic technology
professional services

What jobs can you do with an Accounting and Data Analytics Master's degree?

Roles you could go onto include:

management accountant
financial accountant
external auditor
internal auditor
financial analyst
consultant

Other graduates have set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Work experience and career planning

To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.

We can help you identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and other opportunities to build your CV.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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