Finance and Innovation MSc

You explore the innovative developments in accounting, finance and economics, identifying a range of research strategies and techniques to investigate contemporary issues. You are prepared to undertake research in the discipline and provide the skills required progress to pursue the Dissertation.

You consider this area of increasing concern for accountants and finance professionals in both domestic and international economies. You gain a detailed knowledge of cybersecurity and financial crime, and develop the skills to prevent, investigate and detect such conduct in both the public and private sectors.

You integrate your learning and development, and synthesise your knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice in accounting, finance, and economics. You are supported through the process of preparing and completing the Dissertation by a supervising tutor who monitors your progress.

You explore concepts and techniques in professional ethics, corporate ethics and social responsibility, corporate governance and sustainable development, and reporting. You develop a critical understanding of the theoretical issues associated with the subject and the relevant skills associated with work issues in the area.

You gain a theoretical and practical insight into a range of financial management techniques. You examine the means by which financial information is used to inform the effective management of an organisation, including financial innovation, financial planning and control, performance management and investment management. You consider associated managerial behaviours and the relevance of issues such as risk management and environmental impact.

You are introduced to financial techniques and econometrics, applying financial information and identify to determine the most appropriate investments. You undertake a practical analysis of the application and effect of those techniques on the performance of an organisation.

You examine the global economy and the international financial system that supports it, with an emphasis on trends and contemporary issues including economic growth and development, global balance of trade and economic activity, financial stability and sovereign debt, economic policy and exchange rates and, the implications of inequalities in income and wealth.