Accounting and Finance
Progress onto Master's degrees accredited by ACCA, AIA, and AACSB.
Pre-Master's Leading to Accounting and Finance
The ICRGU 10-week Pre-Master’s course is specifically designed for seamless progression onto Robert Gordon University’s Master’s degrees. Created in partnership with RGU, this course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and focus needed to succeed at MSc level – helping you to develop a proactive and self-managed approach to your studies.
Duration
- 10 weeks
Intakes
- February
- June
- October
Location
- Aberdeen
MSc Degrees Available
MSc Accounting and Finance
The is a conversion Master’s course, ideal if you have a first degree in another subject and now wish to develop a career in accounting and finance. You will graduate as an independent thinker, ripe for a rewarding career in the accounting sector – within banking and financial institutions or in corporate finance.
Available intakes: February and June
Find out more: MSc Accounting and Finance
MSc Financial Management
This course will develop your analytical skills for addressing financial management challenges in the domestic and international business environments. Upon graduating, you will be ready for roles in the following:
- Financial institutions
- Stock broking
- Investment and portfolio management
- A company’s treasury or corporate finance department
Available intakes: February, June and October
Find out more: MSc Financial Management
Course Details
Modules
This course information relates to students progressing to:
– School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
– Aberdeen Business School
– School of Law and Social Sciences
– Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
– School of Health
– School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health
Modules
10 week Pre-Masters
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study
To develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level. To develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life. To develop independent learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/modules)
Contact hours: 100
Self-directed study hours: 50
How will I be assessed?
Coursework: written assignment (50%); Coursework: Oral Presentation in defense of a research project (50%) Minimum overall pass mark of 40% (Grade D*) across all assessment events and a minimum of 35% in assessments.
Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study
To develop a range of critical thinking skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/module)
Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 70
How will I be assessed?
Coursework, evaluation of arguments exercise (10%), critical evaluation of a text (20%) final examination (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%.
Foundations of Research Practice
The Module aims to introduce students to the principles and practices of academic research. The module will enable students develop practical introductory understanding of key research concepts which include research philosophies, how to develop research questions, conduct literature reviews, and select suitable research designs.
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/module)
Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 100
How will I be assessed?
Poster Presentation (30%); Research Proposal (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%
Accreditations
RGU’s Accounting and Finance degrees are accredited by a wide range of professional bodies, including:
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- The Association of International Accountants (AIA)
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- The Business Graduates Association (BGA)
- The Small Business Charter (SBC)
- The CFA Institute
You may also apply for exemptions from the professional examinations of:
| Year | Location | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Week Pre-Master | ICRGU | 1 semester | ICRGU Fees |
| RGU MSc Degree | Robert Gordon University | 3 semester | RGU Fees |
Campus Facilities
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