Description
If you would like to develop an understanding of how modern information technology is best used to support the accounting activities within an organisation, this Accounting and Information Systems MSc course is ideal. It is designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of accounting, financial decision making, and the information systems that support and inform these activities.
Courses
| For this diploma you require 120 0 points from the following compulsory courses: | |||
| Compulsory Course | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course title | Credits | |
| UNCCPG1381 | Business Internet Systems | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1382 | Financial Accounting | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1383 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1384 | Information Resources Management | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1385 | Management Accounting | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1386 | Research Methods and Dissertation | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1387 | Strategic Management of Information Systems | 3 | |
| Optional Course | |||
| Course Code | Course title | Credits | |
| UNCCPG1388 | Auditing and Control | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1389 | Financial Resource Management | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1390 | Information Security | 3 | |
| UNCCPG1391 | Project Management | 3 | |
Structure
After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to learn about the principal communications technologies available to an organisation and how to develop a framework for handling major issues in e-commerce. You will develop a clear understanding of current accounting practice, as well as technical management accounting skills. You will also examine strategic financial management issues.
In addition, you will gain a solid foundation in web programming and develop strategies for the exploitation, management and implementation of internet and e-commerce applications. The consultancy project gives you hands-on experience of working on a live internet start-up project.
