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MBA Finance and Accounting

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  • TOTAL FEES / PER MODULE FEES : £9,000 / £750
  • PROGRAMME DURATION : 24 Months

Why  QMU

Flexible online master’s programmes

Study from anywhere, anytime

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Six starts per year

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About the programme

The field of accounting and finance is constantly in flux, with ongoing innovations and evolving practices required to address global and local challenges. To succeed in this demanding industry, you require a solid knowledge base, intellectual imagination, integrity, and up-to-date methods.

Our 100% online MBA in Accounting and Finance is designed to enhance your existing expertise and improve your skills in accounting and finance to prepare you for a successful career. This programme from Queen Margaret University combines an in-depth understanding of fundamental accounting and accounting topics alongside specialist knowledge and practical experience.

It is carefully crafted to enhance your employability and prepare you for senior management roles, including senior financial accountant, finance manager, director, managing director, and chief executive officer (CEO). With established strong industry connections worldwide the programme features regular guest lectures by experts from all over the world to enhance your learning experience.

The freedom and flexibility to study from anywhere, anytime

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is fully online and can be accessed from anywhere in the world, without the need to physically attend campus. It is specifically designed to cater to busy professionals, offering the freedom and flexibility to pursue your academic goals without compromising your work or family commitments. You can study at your own pace while continuing in your current job and apply what you learn immediately.

  • Tuition fees

    Our online degrees are affordable, and you can either pay for your full degree programme in advance or pay per module to spread the cost. Our online degrees are affordable, and you can either pay for your full degree programme in advance or pay per module to spread the cost. If you're based in the UK, government postgraduate loans are available to cover some, or possibly all, of your course fees depending on your eligibility. Tuition fee payment is required before the registration deadline, and you can't access the course materials until fees are paid. Tuition fees are paid online using a debit or credit card.

    MBA with Accounting and Finance: £9,000

  • Career opportunities

    After successfully completing this programme, there are several career opportunities that you can pursue. Some of them are:

    • Management Accountant
    • Tax Accountant
    • Accounting Manager
    • Financial Analyst
    • Financial Controller
    • Head of Finance

Before starting your course you will need the following

Admission requirements

  • A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree

    A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from an accredited college, institution or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor Honours degree qualification. This includes 3rd class honours degrees.

  • Or 2 years’ relevant work experience

    We may also consider applicants who do not hold a recognised degree but who can demonstrate at least two years of relevant work experience - professional, managerial or supervisory role.

English language requirements

  • If English isn’t your first language, you will need to provide evidence of English language ability.
    • IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 overall with no individual component below 5.5
    • Pearson PTE (Academic) overall minimum 59 with 59 in all components
    • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CCAE & CPE) with minimum scores of 162 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
    • TOEFL iBT overall minimum 80 with 18 in Reading; 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
    • Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II: Merit or Distinction
    • Duolingo minimum overall score of 100 with no individual component of literacy, comprehension, conversation and production below 90
    • IGCSE - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE need minimum grade C
    • IGCSE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE minimum grade C
    • Degree - Taught and Assessed in English and completed within the last three years with transcript confirming language of study is English
    • O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language Grade C or above (UK Exam Board)
    • Malaysian SPM 1119 Grade C or above
    • If you are a national of a UKVI listed English speaking country, you are exempt from providing a language certificate

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Deepen your expertise in the financial industry with our 100% online MBA with Accounting and Finance