International Accounting and Finance MSc

About This Programme

One-year MSc International Accounting and Finance, Edinburgh Business School postgraduate in international accounting standards and corporate finance. Evening classes accommodate working professionals. September intake mandatory: Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, International Accounting Standards (Sep); Research Philosophy and Practice, International Managerial Accounting, International Accounting Theory (Jan); Accounting/Banking/Finance Dissertation (May). January intake follows same modules in shifted order. Optional modules (1 per semester): Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Capital Markets, Empirical Financial Modelling, Comparative Financial Reporting. Heriot-Watt is a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner (ELP), students access real-world financial data, research, and analytics for company performance comparison, supply chain mapping, market analysis, and portfolio construction. Entry: a strong Honours degree (first or second class) in a relevant field, or equivalent overseas qualification. Non-graduates with compensating qualifications/experience may enter the PG Diploma with MSc transfer. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5, writing 6.0 minimum); IELTS 6.5 for candidates without English-medium secondary education (all bands ≥6.0). September and January intakes. Full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months; 9-month PG Diploma option also available. Tuition AED 99,528/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 49,764/year part-time. Accreditations: ACCA, exemptions from select professional exams; CIMA, exemptions via Self-tailored Learning Pathway; ICAEW, exemptions from select examinations; UAE MoHESR; UK QAA; three consecutive KHDA five-star ratings. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.

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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. Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation. MSc International Accounting & Finance 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Self-tailored Learning Pathway route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations

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