Study location	United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants should usually hold a Bachelors degree (UK 2.1 or above) or equivalent qualification from a recognised British or overseas university in a related subject including accountancy, finance, economics, business administration, management, mathematics, physics, science and engineering. If an applicant’s Bachelors degree is not in a subject related to this MSc, some relevant work experience would be an advantage. Each applicant is assessed on their own merit. Higher level professional qualifications may also be accepted. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each component) CAE: B

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. surrey.ac.uk/../business/accountingfinance

Overview

This programme provides a theoretical framework and the practical skills that finance and accounting professionals working in multinational corporations need in order to cope with an increasingly complex and global financial environment.

The core modules aim to provide not only a rigorous treatment of the relevant theory, but also the quantitative techniques necessary to understand the literature and undertake empirical investigations in the areas of accounting and finance. The optional modules aim to offer students a broader perspective on the subject matter and allow them to specialise in areas that are of particular interest to them.

A Surrey Business School master’s degree will help you gain a competitive edge in an overcrowded job market. Take your skills and knowledge to the next level with one of the best accounting and finance groups in the world. Whether you want to further your professional career or go on to study for a PhD, this programme gives you the qualification you need to succeed. If you are a recent graduate, it will help you develop skills and knowledge directly relevant to your employers’ needs. For those already in a career, it will build on existing experience to help give your career a boost, or provide you with a platform for career change.

You will be taught by world-class faculty, who possess up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the key areas of business, management, economics and finance. By exposing students to the frontiers of the subject and training them in relevant research skills, these degrees can be used as a successful platform from which to progress to further study at PhD level.

We warmly welcome international students and, with over 90% non-UK postgraduate students from all over the world currently studying at Surrey Business School, we are committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.

The Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

This innovative programme combines accounting and finance with applications in international business
There are opportunities to develop skills in specialised areas through a wide choice of optional modules
The programme develops a finance and accounting education with an international outlook and is delivered by dedicated staff in a research-led environment
The University of Surrey is one of only ten UK universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and one of 34 UK universities accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Surrey is ranked among only 5 per cent of UK universities with double international accreditation