Master of Science in Accounting and Finance
(CIMA Gateway)
(Awarded By Abertay University)
School of Business
Awarding Institution
Course Objective
This program, in collaboration with CIMA, prepares learners for high-demand financial roles by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to bring value to organizations. It emphasizes top-tier financial expertise alongside leadership, technical, and interpersonal abilities often required for board-level positions. Through this program, participants will develop a contemporary understanding of organizational financial processes, risk management, and decision-making in response to environmental challenges. They’ll enhance skills relevant to high-performance organizations, work towards a Management Accountant qualification, and receive substantial support from CIMA, including exam fees and access to online resources.
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Year 3
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Strategic Collaboration
Designed in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), a globally recognized institution
Management Accountant Qualification
Students have the opportunity to work towards a Management Accountant qualification along with their Master's degree
Global Recognition
With a program backed by CIMA, graduates gain global recognition and stand out as well-rounded financial professionals
Contemporary Financial Knowledge
It covers essential topics enabling graduates to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly changing business environment
DELIVERY ASSESSMENTS & AWARDS
Students have access to local qualified lecturers and academic resources provided by the Nanyang Institute of Management.
Learning takes place through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, and presentations. Resources and materials provided for students include lecture notes and reading references for books, publications, articles, and websites.
Assessment of modules comprises coursework and written examinations. Coursework may include individual essays, group projects, individual presentations, group presentations, case studies, tutorials, and tests.
Upon passing all modules, a student will be awarded the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway).
POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Financial Planner
Financial Analyst
Corporate Financial Management
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
- Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Advanced Management Accounting for Decision Making
- Case Studies in Management Accounting
- Advanced Performance Management
- Project Management
- Research Methods
Course assessment is subjected to changes by the University.
- Duration: 12 months (Full-time) or 24 months (Part-time)
- Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1 : 50
- Honours degree at lower second class (2:2) in the field of accounting, finance and business.
- Applicants from Singapore will typically require a Bachelor's (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in the field of accounting, finance and business.
- For students from China, Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in the field of accounting, finance and business.
- For students from India, Applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65% in the field of accounting, finance and business.
- For undergraduate programmes and entry to the Master’s programmes with advance standing, all entry qualifications must have been completed within the normal duration for each qualification and not more than 24 months prior to registration for
the Programme. - For those undertaking a full 180 credits from the Master’s programmes it is expected that there may have been some time since their original qualification, to allow for work experience.
- English language standard of IELTS 6.0 (no component band below 5.5) or Grade C in A-Level, iGCSE or GCSE English Language, or equivalent Abertay approved English language test.
- Applicants should be at least 21 years of age at the time of application
- The validity period of fees: With effect from 01 January 2024.
- All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars.
- The information above is accurate at the time of publishing.
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