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MSc Finance and Investment (Professional Accounting)

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Key information

Degree

MSc Finance and Investment (Professional Accounting)

Types of study

Full time

Duration

24 months

Start date

September each year

Faculty

Nottingham University Business School China

About the degree: For students who need degree verification from the Ministry of Education of China, the verification document only states the degree title "Finance and Investment", without the specialisation in brackets, if any.

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Entry requirements

Although the entry requirements vary depending on the course, as a general rule, you are expected to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or equivalent. Applicants must have demonstrated a basic knowledge in accounting either through the completion of Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting courses, or by passing the full examination or a specified number of modules of a professional accounting qualification such as CICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent, and for international applications for FI (PA), Chinese language level of HSK4 or above, subject to further assessment. Interview may also be required due to limited places.  

In addition to academic qualifications, if your first language is not English or entry qualification was not obtained in the English medium (from an approved institution), you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English.

The minimum requirements for our courses are:

  • IELTS 6.5 no less than 6.0 in any element;
  • PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65);
  • TOEFL (IBT) 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking).

Course overview

The MSc Finance and Investment (Professional Accounting) Programme at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) aims to develop global financial management professionals equipped with advanced accounting skills, technical abilities, and leadership qualities. The curriculum is designed based on the competency framework for professional accountants, with a strong focus on key areas for navigating industry changes such as risk management, data analysis, and sustainable financial practices. By integrating real-world case studies with theoretical knowledge, the program provides students with a comprehensive industry perspective.

This program offers students a 9-week internship opportunity at top accounting firms each year, allowing them to gain valuable practical experience in a real-world business environment. This solidifies their career foundation in consulting, accounting, auditing, and taxation. After completing the program, students are exempt from certain papers of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams.

Special features 

  • The programme partners with top accounting firms to refine students’ accounting skills in real-world conditions and develop their ability to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Outstanding graduates may receive direct job offers from their internship firms.

Course structure

The MSc Finance and Investment (Professional Accounting) is a full-time, postgraduate degree studied over two years. The structure of the programme is modular, with individual modules each having a weighting of 20 credits. One credit represents 10 hours of student work, meaning that a 20 credit module represents 200 hours of study including formal teaching, independent study, revision, and the preparation of assessments.

For teaching purposes the academic year is divided into two semesters (Autumn and Spring) that consists of 12 weeks of teaching, respectively, followed by periods of revision and examination assessment. A degree requires the successful completion of 240 credits, 60 of which are taken at each semester.

Year 1 modules

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Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Module Code Module Title Credits Taught
BUSI4367 External Audit and Assurance 20 Autumn
BUSI4628 Taxation in China 20 Autumn
BUSI4365 Financial Accounting and Reporting 20 Autumn
BUSI4364 Audit and Internal Control 20 Spring
BUSI4363 Strategic management accounting 20 Spring
BUSI4362 Accounting Internship 20 Spring

 

Year 2 modules

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Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Module Code Module Title Credits Taught
BUSI4629 International Taxation 20 Autumn
BUSI4543 Corporate Finance 20 Autumn
BUSI4359 Accounting Analytics 20 Autumn
BUSI4358 Accounting Project 60

Spring

Careers and further study

This degree offers opportunities for a variety of careers in Accountancy, Auditing, Business Development, Financial Advice, Investment Management, Marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Procurement, Research, Risk Assurance, and Tax Consultancy.

According to the latest careers and employment annual report, graduates of this program primarily find employment in the audit, tax, or consulting departments of accounting firms, the finance or risk management departments of foreign-owned or private enterprises, and accounting-related positions in large and medium-sized state-owned companies

Fees

Chinese Mainland students

120,000 RMB / year

China's Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan students

120,000 RMB / year

International students

130,000 RMB / year

Scholarships, sponsorships and bursaries

To encourage academic excellence, we offer a comprehensive and expanding range of full and partial scholarships.

Please click here and find more information about scholarships.

Contact us

Student Recruitment and Admission Office

University of Nottingham Ningbo China
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China

E. admissions@nottingham.edu.cn
T. +86 (0574) 8818 0182
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