Accounting and Finance MSc

MScPostgraduateBusiness & Finance

Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Study at a triple-crown accredited business school (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).
Gain ACCA exemptions across four modules on completion.
Learn from one of the UK universities most targeted by leading graduate employers.
Research-led teaching from Birmingham Business School.

What You'll Study

Taught through lectures, seminars and workshops, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, exams and a final dissertation.

Compulsory modules

Six core taught modules (120 credits) across accounting theory, corporate finance and analysis.

Accounting Theory and Policy20 credits
Corporate Financial Management20 credits
Management Accounting20 credits
Fundamental Analysis20 credits
Alternative Finance20 credits
Professional Integrity and The Reflective Practitioner20 credits

Dissertation

An independent research dissertation (60 credits).

Dissertation60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: An honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma in accounting/finance, or an equivalent professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA).

English: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into leading accountancy firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations, as well as entrepreneurial ventures, supported by the Careers Network in Dubai.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Delivered by the triple-crown accredited Birmingham Business School (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), with ACCA module exemptions.

Professional exemptions

ACCA

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:1 honours degree

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 174,509/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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