Finance and Accounting Study Programmes
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance »
Our Accounting and Finance degree is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of the financial services sector. There is global demand for accountancy and financial management skills. On this degree programme you will gain a broader knowledge of business processes through the Surrey Business School. Therefore, those qualifying in this specialism can compete for roles across a wide range of businesses, not only accountancy firms and commercial banks.
NEW: MSc Accounting and Finance »
This programme provides a theoretical framework and the practical skills that finance and accounting professionals working in multinational corporations need in order to cope with an increasingly complex and global financial environment.
NEW: MSc Banking and Finance »
This programme will help you to understand, among other things, the rapidly changing financial market conditions, the source of the recent financial crisis and the rationale for the ‘bailouts’ of several banks worldwide.
MSc International Financial Management »
The rise in importance and complexity of financial management in an international environment poses a great challenge for financial managers in multinational corporations. This programme aims to meet the needs of future finance and accounting professionals in not only the financial sector but also other large international corporations.
PhD Programme »
Our PhD programmes comprise a traditional UK-style PhD and an Integrated PhD. Both allow you to pursue academically rigorous scholarly research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Your research will also be of a standard appropriate for publication.
Professional Qualifications for Students
Our programmes provide the opportunity for our students to work towards professional qualifications in accounting and finance. To facilitate this, our undergraduate programme is accredited by CIMA, ICAEW, and ACCA, and we also provide training for the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) qualification.
Accreditation for CIMA
This year, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) awarded our BSc Accounting and Finance programme (from 2012 graduation onwards) exemptions for all five exam papers on their Certificate level qualification and two exam papers (Financial Operations and Performance Operations) from their Operational level exam papers. Details of the exemptions can be found on CIMA’s website.
Accreditation for ICAEW
In November 2012, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) awarded University of Surrey BSc in Accounting and Finance eight (8) Professional Stage Credits (exemptions). Details of the exemptions can be found on ICAEW’s website.
Accreditation for ACCA
In November 2012, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) awarded the BSc in Accounting and Finance six (6) exemptions. Details of the exemptions can be found on ACCA’s website.
Jacqueline McCartney, our Senior Tutor, is responsible for accreditation.
Training for the CFA qualification
In 2012-13 we are offering our MSc students the opportunity to participate in a three day course providing preparation for the CFA examinations. The course is free and will take place in January 2013. The CFA qualification is a globally recognised financial qualification which should add significantly to our students’ employability. Jane Vessey, our associate tutor, will be the tutor for the course.