Inquiry

Develop the rare competencies you need to facilitate the buying and selling of ownership between companies of different sizes. As the financial sector has evolved, so has our MA to reflect the way modern businesses carry out key operations – including mergers and acquisitions. This online programme, offered through Study InterActive, combines theoretical and practical elements to give you the skills you need to succeed in this specialised market. It will cover the analysis of financial statements and data using both hypothetical and real-life case studies. You will also explore the professional and ethical rules governing accountants, as well as the challenges they face in a fast-developing global context.

Entry Requirements

UK undergraduate degree or equivalent any subject area, English levels 5.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands)or equivalent, Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required. Students who fail to meet academic requirements can be assessed on their relevant work experience (3 years management experience minimum for mature study route). Start dates is Every 12 weeks.

Stage I

Marketing and Business Environment, Accounting and Managerial Finance, Systems and Operations Management, Research Methods.

Stage II

Strategic Management and Leadership, Corporate Reporting, Performance Management and Control, Research Methods.

Stage III

Online Dissertation and Research Methods.

Become familiar with the corporate governance and ethical requirements you will have to follow as an accountant. Being aware of these essential elements helps you stand out from your peers in the jobs market. On successful completion you will be able to:

Explain governance and how it promotes the effective management of organisations as well as their resources.
Assess the role accountants play in risk management and internal control, including review and compliance.
Identify and evaluate the responsibilities of accountants in identifying, assessing and mitigating risk.
Show how professional values and judgement are applied through an ethical framework of laws, codes and regulations.

Learn how to apply advanced analysis to the valuation of companies involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This helps you build on knowledge from previous modules covering the analysis of financial statements and data (in real life as well as hypothetical case studies). On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Examine the importance of various M&A and private equity drivers.
Recognise value creation, and critically assess the levels of success of different private equity investments, as well as M&A transactions.
Analyse the M&A and private equity strategies currently employed by a selected global organisation and make suggestions for improvement.
Critically evaluate the key elements in successful M&A and private equity transactions, as well as their relative importance.
Carry out vital analyses of comparative issues in M&A and private equity.

Career Direction

Graduates typically enter the world of corporate finance, where opportunities are available within leading investment banks. You can work in a number of promising positions including as a Corporate Investment Banker – focusing on precise transactions or market sectors.