It takes around 12 months to complete the MBA program. After completing the Qualifi Level 7 postgraduate diploma, students can apply for the MSc Accounting and Finance programme at University of Northampton.
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University of Northampton
Course Title
MSc Accounting and Finance
Study Method
Distance Learning
Awarded & Delivered By
University of Northampton
Course Type
MSc Top-up
Start Date
September / January
Course Duration
12 months
Progression Pathway
Requirements
- Level 6 Qualification or First Degree or Three years managerial work experience (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
- A good command of English
Your existing educational qualifications and work experience will be directly taken into account, allowing for module exemptions whenever possible.
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Level 7 Diploma in Account and Finance Provided by Qualifi
Mandatory Units
You must take all six of the following:
Unit Reference |
Mandatory Units |
Level |
TQT |
Credit |
GLH |
AF701 |
Strategy and Global Finance |
7 |
200 |
20 |
80 |
AF702 |
Strategic Financial Management |
7 |
200 |
20 |
80 |
AF703 |
Strategic Auditing |
7 |
200 |
20 |
80 |
AF704 |
Ethical Behaviour and Corporate Governance |
7 |
200 |
20 |
80 |
AF705 |
Corporate Reporting |
7 |
200 |
20 |
80 |
AF706 |
Financial Analyst |
7 |
200 |
20 |
80 |
The overall structure of the qualification is based on six units that cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. All six units are mandatory. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits.
Learners will be invited to attend lectures and workshops that will introduce the subject matter.
Learners must complete all units successfully and achieve 120 credits before the Diploma can be issued.
Formative assessments (weighted at 0%) may be used in lectures or tutorials to check knowledge and understanding of specific topics and subject areas.
Units require reflective exam sets and/or summative assessments for marking
MSc Top-Up Provided by University of Northampton
QUALIFI has exemptions for learners to progress to a number of universities to complete a master’s degree. This generally requires completion of a dissertation only.
The pathways are an indication of a learner’s progress towards a university degree and are based on the university’s review of QUALIFI’s learning programmes and outcomes. Further information is available here.
You will gain knowledge that will expand on what you have already learned at work. This module explains how to conduct a research project on the key challenges accounting and finance professionals face in the industry. Accounting and finance professionals will be equipped with the skills they will need to take on independent project work within a business environment. You will learn about research methodology, how to formulate a research project, how to gather data, analyze it, and present the findings at the end of a project on a specific corporate or industry area.