Accountancy and Finance MA
About This Programme
Edinburgh Business School undergraduate degree combining accountancy with finance theory. The Heriot-Watt MA is a 4-year Scottish-system undergraduate degree (equivalent to a BA Hons elsewhere). Strong foundation for chartered accountancy and finance careers; pathways to ACCA, CIMA, and CFA. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCD or BBBB AS Level; IB 24; CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT 1000; IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). Year 2 advanced entry available (September only) with A-Level CCC including Business / Economics / Accounting and IB 27 with mandatory subjects. September and January intakes. Tuition AED 76,505/year (inclusive of VAT), total programme AED 306,020.
What You'll Study
Year 1, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- The Economy
- Critical Academic Skills
- Introduction to Accounting
- Management in a Global Context
- Becoming a Professional
- Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis
- Introductory Finance
- Sustainable Business
Year 2, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Principles of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Statistical Techniques
- Financial Markets Theory
- Management Accounting in Organisations
Optional courses
- Social and Environmental Accounting
- Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
Year 3, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Business Research Methods
- Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
Optional courses
- Managing Corporate Value
- Auditing and Assurance
- Applied Financial Modelling in Python
- Taxation (Tax Law)
- Financial Derivatives
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Fundamentals of Financial Technology
Year 4, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation 1
- Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
- Accounting Information Systems and Technology
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation 2
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Theory and reporting in Accounting
Optional courses
- Risk Management and Derivatives Applications
- Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
- International Bond and Currency Markets
- Contemporary Issues in Finance
- Equity Markets and Fund Management
Year 1, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Introductory Finance
- Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Introduction to Accounting
- Critical Academic Skills
- The Economy
- Management in a Global Context
Year 2, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Principles of Accounting
- Management Accounting in Organisations
- Financial Accounting
- Statistical Techniques
- Financial Markets Theory
Optional courses
- Social and Environmental Accounting
- Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
Year 3, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Business Research Methods
- Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
Optional courses
- Financial Derivatives
- Applied Financial Modelling in Python
- Auditing and Assurance
- Managing Corporate Value
- Taxation (Tax Law)
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Fundamentals of Financial Technology
Year 4, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation 1
- Accounting Information Systems and Technology
- Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation 2
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Theory and reporting in Accounting
Optional courses
- Risk Management and Derivatives Applications
- International Bond and Currency Markets
- Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
- Equity Markets and Fund Management
- Contemporary Issues in Finance
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom. All applicants seeking admission must secure equivalency for high school through the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs. The process for obtaining attestation varies depending on whether your high school qualification was completed within the UAE or abroad. Ensuring that your degree is attested and recognised by the Ministry OF Education is a crucial step in the admissions process. To learn more about the process of how to obtain the equivalency for your high school qualifications, please visit the MOE equivalency page As our flagship accounting degree, this accountancy and finance programme is accredited by a number of institutions for exemptions from some professional examinations: Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Programme Details
Award
MA
Start Date
September, January
Duration
4 years
Qualification
MA
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person