Study location	United Kingdom, Stirling
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed Tuition fee for a Postgraduate course at the University of Stirling can range from £20,845 – £22,825. Please refer to the university webpage for further information.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent

Other requirements	Reference This should be a professional reference from someone who knows your work well enough and can attest to your ability to study at postgraduate level. This would normally be an academic in your final year of study (your dissertation supervisor, for example) or if you have been out of education for some time, your employer. CV You can upload your CV to document any relevant work experience

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. stir.ac.uk/..inance/#course-tabs__overview

Overview

Accounting and finance roles have increasingly taken on an international dimension. With growing globalisation and the convergence of international accounting practices, this course meets the business world’s demand for graduates who are educated to Masters level in International Accounting and Finance.

The course provides specialised training in international accounting and finance, and helps you develop the reporting and analysis skills needed by organisations worldwide. It also enables you to gain an appreciation of international investment issues from a range of perspectives.

By the end of the course you’ll be able to offer employers an understanding of international reporting standards which have an increasing global relevance, along with an advanced awareness of international financial markets.

The course includes an innovative week-long global financial trading and training boot camp run by our partner Amplify. The boot camp won the CFA Institute’s Innovative Delivery of Education (IDEA) Award in 2015. You’ll trade futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and participate in simulated financial work environments. The boot camp bridges the gap between an academic understanding of financial markets and how they function in practice.

Career opportunities

From the very beginning of the course, your future career is our focus:

The Flying Start Leadership Programme helps you to develop self-awareness about your strengths and acquire new skills in a supportive environment.

You’ll take part in an innovative week-long global financial trading and training boot camp run by Amplify
MSc International Accounting and Finance graduates work around the world in countries such as Malaysia, China, UK, Ethiopia, Italy, Oman, Kazakhstan and Taiwan.

Since the introduction of the course in 2007, graduates have gone on to build their careers in a variety of sectors including investment banks, universities, car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. Some of the roles that our alumni currently hold include:

Head of Internal Audit, University of Putra (Malaysia)
Accountant, Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd (China)
Multi-Functional Financial Analyst, Lockheed Martin (UK)
PhD Students in Universities around the world
Relationship/Business Development Manager, BGL Plc. (Nigeria)