Accounting and Finance MSc

University of Liverpool

The programme structure combines a theoretical and conceptual understanding of current issues and links this to practice in the current financial market environment. The MSc Accounting and Finance combines issues in theory, practice and research, and provides opportunities to develop both analytical and technical skills. Through this programme, you will be able to: Think creatively and develop an understanding of risk and uncertainties in organisations Explore the role of accounting and finance in organisational success Produce research-based reports in contemporary organisations Develop skills that are sought after by top academic institutions in their PhD programmes as well as employers worldwide. Professional Training and Certification You will have access to high-impact professional development opportunities designed to strengthen your technical and commercial skills. Trading Bootcamp and Bloomberg You will gain access to AmplifyME Pathways, a leading experiential learning platform that allows students to develop real-world skills through access to structured pathways to live, interactive simulations across global markets, investment banking and quantitative finance. Furthermore, our Bloomberg suite will allow you to become familiar with the Bloomberg Terminal and achieve a Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification which is widely recognised in the finance industry. Financial Platforms and Databases You will also have access to platforms such as LSEG Workspace and Datastream, WRDS, CRSP, Compustat, FactSet, and ESG databases including MSCI One and S&P Trucost. Software training includes EViews, Stata, Matlab and Python.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences