Accounting and Finance (top-up from AIA, ACA, ACCA and CIMA)

The complete programme runs over one year part-time or distance learning. Attendance for the part-time taught programme is for the autumn semester only followed by the dissertation in the second semester.

The MSc is designed for AIA, ACCA CIMA or ACA graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of accounting practitioners may be met. Specifically, it aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualification and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change. This top-up course may be taken by part-time study (day or evening) in Northampton or by distance learning worldwide. Distance learning students are supported by CD-ROM material and online.

The programme is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level. In particular the module on 'Managing Strategic Change' takes an in-depth look at both leading edge strategic issues and change processes. The module covers the business tools, techniques and concepts used in scanning the business environment for potential changes, analysing the potential implications of differing scenarios, strategies and processes before developing responses to potential changes. 'Research Methods' covers the introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection and analysis and presentation of research findings.

Following successful completion of the taught modules, members undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation.

• Converts professional qualifications into an MA/MSc
• Networking opportunities with other professionals
• Part-time study in Northampton
• Distance learning is supported worldwide by CD-ROM and e-learning

• Managing Strategic Change
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Madura J International Financial Management 2005 Thompson Elliott B and Elliott J Financial Accounting and Reporting 2003 5th edition Financial Times

The course has a mixture of assessment involving essays, reports and examinations, plus a dissertation.

The programme is concerned with broadening your professional knowledge and aims to provide practitioners with the necessary skills to contribute to the effective management and development of organisations. As such, it will enhance your professional and career development.