Accounting and Financial Management (MSc) (Online) - LSBF

• Gain a strategic perspective on finance management that reflects the real-world finance and investment environment and focuses on the applied skills that modern employers are looking for.
• Develop the skills to act autonomously in developing, planning and implementing financial strategies.
• Use the skills you gain as the ideal stepping stone to a range of rewarding opportunities and take your finance and investment career to the next level.
• Get equipped with the critical-thinking skills needed to perform the strategic tasks required in high-level finance and investment positions.
• Dive into the fundamentals of finance, get in-depth knowledge of financial concepts, enhance your financial skillset, and bridge the gap between financial theory and practice.
• Study a wide range of finance and investment themes, investigate complex financial issues, and learn how to make research-based financial decisions.
• Gain deep insights into financial principles and accounting practices, tailored for real-world application.
• Develop hands-on expertise in financial analysis and decision-making.
• Learn from accomplished faculty members who bring a wealth of industry experience and academic expertise to the classroom, providing invaluable insights and mentorship to students.
• Develop the accounting and financial management skills you need for diverse career paths in accounting firms, financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies with potential for rapid advancement.
• Prepare for prestigious certifications like CPA, CFA, and ACCA, boosting your employability.
• Access a wide network of alumni and industry professionals, facilitating internships, placements, and career growth.

• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills by evaluating and synthesising information across all functional areas of business in both local and global contexts through projects and case studies.
• Apply knowledge of finance and investments using integrated problem-solving skills and strategic analysis to be able to accurately assess the feasibility of business propositions and develop an integrated plan for a business.
• Identify and evaluate alternative investments in financial services.
• Assess the risks financial institutions face and the means of managing them.
• Apply the appropriate tools to prepare business and international financial statements.
• Define the strategies to maximise corporate value while reducing financial risks, and to identify hedging strategies using derivatives.
• Summarise key principles, trends, and tools in accounting and financial management.
• Demonstrate effective MA Accounting approaches to the analysis of corporate finance structure and corporate financial statements.
• Assess the practical value of models and theories on making corporate financing decisions in context.
• Critically evaluate the benefits of various types of accounting and financial management for different organisations.
• Utilise internal and external financial information to evaluate business performance.
• Enhance communication skills to effectively convey financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust.

LSBF has a flexible approach to learning with a modified delivery that places a greater emphasis on applied and interactive learning. Ultimately, LSBF aims to ensure that every single learner will study more efficiently, effectively and enjoyably.

• Retail Banking
• Investment Banking
• Private Banking
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Actuarial