University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has been named the top young higher education institution in Scotland in the prestigious THE World University Rankings 2020 league table.
The University retains its place with in the 101-150 division of the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
The MSc Finance and Accounting (with CIMA) provides thorough training for a career in accountancy and/or finance in areas of managerial accounting and financial management.
CEOs and boards rely on accountants to help them to make informed financial decisions that contribute to the future success of their organisation – and you can play a part in this.
With an emphasis on the practical aspects of accountancy and finance, you will gain the mix of skills, knowledge and experience needed for a stimulating and rewarding career in accounting or finance.
The master's course offers a portfolio of modules reflecting the needs of those wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance but who may not have accounting as their first degree. The MSc is therefore attractive to those with other business degrees wishing to add a specialism or change their career path.
The MSc Finance and Accounting (with CIMA) is accredited by CIMA. The MSc is part of CIMA's exciting Master's gateway route- allowing our students to carry exemptions forward to enter CIMA's professional structure at the pinnacle of the Managerial Level :
O F U W S P O S T G R A D U A T E S A R E I N W O R K O R F U R T H E R STUDY 6 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING
DLHE 2016/17
92% of students from Business & Enterprise agreed staff are good at explaining things
90% of students from Business & Enterprise agreed their research skills have been developed on their course
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2017