入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： One of the following:
A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)
Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.
英语要求：TOEFL score of 620 (paper based) or 260 (computer based) with a TWE of 5, or 105 (internet based) with a minimum score of 25 in writing and speaking and 23 in listening and reading
IELTS score of 7 overall (with a minimum of 7 in writing and speaking and 6.5 in listening and reading).
学费 Tuition Fee： 2011/2012 £15,140
课程特征 Course Features：
This programme provides students with a solid foundation and understanding of the accounting and finance principles. Designed for graduates from any academic discipline who wish to become senior business managers or seek a career in accounting, financial management, banking and financial services.
The seven taught modules will give students a clear understanding of the accounting and finance joint roles in ensuring successful operations in a range of business settings, including financial, non-financial and public sector organisations and for providing information to interested parties.
课程内容 Course Content ：
• BFM113 Corporate Governance Regulation and Compliance
• BFM203 Financial Reporting
• BFM204 Management Accounting (Double Module)
• BFM205 Business Finance
• BFM207 International Finance
• BFM209 Applied Research Methods
• BFM221 Financial Statement Preparation.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
The seven taught modules are assessed through a mixture of examinations and coursework. The taught element of the programme is complemented by a substantial piece of research leading to the completion of a dissertation.
Professional exemptions：
Successful completion of this programme leads to exemptions from professional accountancy bodies the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
You will still need to secure professional training and complete further exams in order to become fully qualified in accountancy, but these exemptions demonstrate to future employers your commitment and potential to complete sector qualifications.
Career opportunities ：
This programme is designed for candidates wishing to acquire expertise in both accounting and finance, while developing the necessary skills for senior management roles in those areas. This programme is also suitable for those wishing to pursue more advanced studies, such as a PhD.
For information on sector opportunities see the Accountancy and Business Services overview on the Prospects website.
Examples of job taken up by our recent graduates include:
• Junior Auditor – Ernst & Young
• Auditor – Deloitte and Touche
• Financial Analyst - Rhodia
• Chartered Accountant - Grant Thornton
• Project Manager – United Nations Organisation
• Analyst - Matson, Driscoll & Damico LLP.
Personal development：
Students will acquire skills in the following areas: giving presentations; team working; report writing; negotiation and IT skills. Modules taught on this MSc will enable you to develop a wide range of technical and transferable skills and knowledge highly relevant to a wide range of graduate careers where analytical, decision-making, problem-solving and planning are required. These include:
•Evaluating and reporting on organisations’ financial performance
• Measuring costs, financial planning, forecasting and decision-making
• Assessing economic policy
• Interpreting accounting information using financial tools including balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and cash flow statements
• Ratio Analysis and shareholding value reporting
• Multi-cultural teamwork and presentation skills developed through group-work
• Analytical skills developed through research dissertation.