Awarded by University of London, UK and Developed by federation member, University College London, UK.

Stand out from the crowd

The Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting and Financial Management is the result of a close partnership between The University of London and School of Management at University College London.

This programme provides those with non-finance qualifications the opportunity to develop and apply Master's level knowledge, understanding and skills within the accounting, financial management and strategic context for business and management. It enables students to engage with and contribute meaningfully to financial decision making within their current or future organisation.

 

Who is this programme for?

Being able to make informed decisions for the organisation is critical. Whether to consolidate operations, expand overseas, build a second logistics hub all comes down to whether the earnings will sustain the expenses. Every manager needs to have knowledge of finance in order to contribute to the overall success of the organisation. Whether you are training in building estate management, a civil engineer, or scientist in biotechnology, you need to help your boss make the right decisions. The MSc Accounting and Financial Management will teach you all you need to know to be an effective manager or director. It is a management master's with a focus on finance.

This programme prepares you for today's VUCAH world - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous and Hyperconnected.

For both full-time and part-time local students, you will have the opportunity to network and learn together with fellow professionals from different countries as well as to participate in the workshops and learning trips. The University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) enables you to network with other professionals worldwide. You will be able to share perspectives, compare approaches and gain a truly global viewpoint and even career opportunities globally.

Further Study and Career Prospects

This programme is appropriate for those wishing to develop their knowledge of and exposure to technical elements of accounting and financial management and their applications within corporate life, both from operational and strategic perspectives.

Graduates will develop an understanding of the areas that financial managers would encounter on a daily basis, complemented by engagements with selected specialist issues. SIM alumni have been known to pursue doctoral studies after pursuing master's with UOL and UCL at SIM.

This programme will also benefit non-accounting / finance graduates to build a platform on which career opportunities may be based.

 

• Blended lectures, group discussions, workshops and online study.
• Classes are taught by experienced lecturers from SIM.
• Duration of each lesson is typically 3 hours. 
• Programme comprises of the following activities:
  • Blended Lectures
  • Online Resources
  • Workshops
  • Consultations
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:15
• Minimum class size to commence: 25 students

Candidature Period

Minimum / Maximum period:
Minimum: 1 year
Maximum: 5 years

No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete within the maximum period.

At SIM, students who are academically weak and find it difficult to progress or complete the programme within the minimum duration will receive counselling.

SIM reserves the right to withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.

Modules

The Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management is a 180-credit programme. A student must complete:

• 10 core modules (15 credits each)
• 1 Capstone Project module (30 credits)

Modules	Credits
Advanced Financial Analysis	15
Advanced Management Accounting	15
Analysing Risk for Decision Making	15
Capital Markets and Global Perspectives	15
Corporate Governance, Audit and Assurance	15
Financial Accounting Frameworks	15
Financial Management Essentials	15
Global Issues in Finance and Accounting	15
Issues in Investment Management	15
Management Accounting Frameworks	15
Capstone Project	30

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A Bachelor's degree at least comparable to a UK Upper Second class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the university, AND
 

A pass in English language at GCE 'O' Level. Alternatively, applicants may provide an acceptable score in a Test of Proficiency achieved within the past three years. E.g. IELTS: At least an overall of 6.5 with 6.0 in the written test.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement for admission may enroll in the Pre-Sessional English Course (PSEC) conducted and awarded by the Singapore Institute of Management.
 

Pre-sessional English Course (if applicable)

Developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

Part Two Only

Applicants who have not reached the required IELTS English Language proficiency level or equivalent shall have to complete and pass a Pre-Sessional English Course before progressing to any of the MSc programmes. The course is developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

This full-time course aims to improve all four Academic English Language skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing to the required proficiency level for entry to the respective MSc programmes.

Part Two Structure

• Duration & Intake: Full-time, 8 weeks commencing in Jul 2025 to end-Aug 2025
• Admission Requirement:
  • IELTS 6.0 - No less than 5.0 (no less than 5.0 in all four skills)
  • TOEFL iBT 60 - No less than 17 in any band
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE-A) - A minimum of 51.60 in all four skills
  • Duolingo (DET) - Minimum 95
• To attain Language Proficiency of: IELTS 6.5

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Structure

• Mode of delivery: Lessons will be delivered via blended learning with a combination of face-to-face lectures and e-learning components.
• Class duration: Typically 6 hours on weekdays. Some lessons may also take place on Saturdays if required.
• Assessments: Continuous assessments include in-class tests, individual / group assignments, online quizzes etc. There are no re-assessments.
• Average teacher-student ratio – 1:30
  View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules
• Minimum class size to commence – 25
  If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, students will be informed at least 1 week before programme commencement with a refund of application fee.
• Attendance requirement:
  • Local students – at least 75% 
  • International students – at least 90% 

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful passing of Part Two of the Preparatory Course. There will not be any refund or recourse should students fail to complete the course within the specified duration.

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• Modules and Capstone Project
  • 15-credit module: online tests / coursework 
  • 30-credit capstone project: 25% research proposal. 75% final project
• Attendance requirement:
  • Local: 75%
  • International (Student Pass / Dependent Pass / Long-term Visit Pass): 90%

Graduation

To attain the MSc in Accounting and Financial Management awarded by University of London and examined by University College London, students must successfully complete and pass all coursework and project.

• Grading Scheme:
  • 70-100: Distinction
  • 60-69: Merit
  • 40-59: Pass
  • 0-39: Fail
• Graduates can attend the SIM ceremony held every April on campus. Alumni may also attend the University of London graduation ceremony held in end-April/ May in the UK.