• Postgraduate

Strategic Financial Management (ACCA) MA

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Overview

Overview

This course is aimed at students and professionals working towards the ACCA professional qualification, or those who have already completed this professional qualification. Relevant exemptions would be granted to ACCA Affiliates and Members in good standing, with the possibility of completing this course in the shortest span of time. 

As the course content is 100% aligned to the ACCA Strategic Professional Level, it would prepare you for the ACCA Strategic Professional Level exams, whilst studying towards this Masters qualification. 

This course is designed to develop a more advanced understanding of the theories and techniques of strategic financial management. 

It would also enable you to develop the specialist skills, behaviours and qualities required by professional accountants in order to successfully meet the future demands of the profession and make a more meaningful contribution to the organisations they work for. 

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Study options:
We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.

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Why study Strategic Financial Management (ACCA) with us?

Why study Strategic Financial Management (ACCA) with us?

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What our students say…

The connections the university has provides links for its student to meet prospective employers and know more about what it takes to make it in the industry. The teachers are specialised in their fields to ensure we get the most out of every single bit of text we go over. Classes are not blank with just words on paper, we have a selection of activities and seminars too.

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Course detail & modules

Course detail & modules

Our professionally qualified tutors all have industry experience and with their guidance, you will grow your understanding of current practices. All our teaching staff pride themselves on putting students first, and we guarante academic support when you need it. Your tutors will work with you as an individual to make the most of your career opportunities.

The teaching, learning and assessment strategy for this course incorporates diverse thinking into the curriculum by bringing in case studies of local and global companies, and ensuring that the examples used are relatable by students from different cultural backgrounds. Throughout the course, you will also be encouraged to develop the transferable skills like analytical, research and communication skills to stand out to potential employers.

There is a lot of support provided for students with various disabilities and teaching material is provided in a variety of formats to ensure accessibility. There is also specialised support offered to international students to facilitate academic acclimatisation. 

Details of exemptions for ACCA Members, Affiliates and part-qualified students

  • ACCA Ethics and professional Skills Module (EPSM) completed – Eligible for exemption from UWL’s Ethics and Professionalism module 
  • ACCA Strategic Business Leader (SBL) / ACCA Business Analysis (P3) completed – Eligible for exemption from UWL’s Strategic Business module 
  • ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) / ACCA Corporate Reporting (P2) completed – Eligible for exemption from UWL’s Strategic Reporting module 
  • ACCA Advanced Financial Management (AFM/P4) completed – Eligible for exemption from UWL’s Advanced Financial Management module 
  • ACCA Advanced Performance Management (APM/P5) completed – Eligible for exemption from UWL’s Advanced Performance Management module OR ACCA Advanced Taxation (ATX/P6) completed – Eligible for exemption from UWL’s Advanced Taxation module 

We encourage applicants from other professional accountancy qualifications and industry experience to apply. Members of such professional accountancy bodies may – subject to University regulations – apply for exemptions.

You can pick any ONE of the following optional modules:

Compulsory modules

  • Business Statistics and Forecasting

    In this module, you will be introduced to some fundamental methods of statistical analysis, research and forecasting used in business.

  • Strategic Business

    The objective of this module is to develop your ability to apply relevant knowledge and exercise professional judgement in developing strategy for an organisation. This includes understanding leadership and governance frameworks, analysing the internal and external environments; evaluating strategic options and implementing suitable strategies; assessing and managing risk; and understanding and facilitating the cross-collaboration of people, finance and technology. 

  • Strategic Reporting

    The objective of the module is to prepare you to critically evaluate the role of a financial reporting manager in an organisational context. This will enable you to effectively participate in a reporting function. You will be exposed to current developments in financial reporting relevant to industry and professional practice and will develop an understanding of best practice and deeper knowledge of IFRS. 

  • Advanced Financial Management

    This module aims to further develop core financial management topics covered during ACCA-relevant prior studies. You will also be expected to develop skills required by senior financial advisers in applying theoretical concepts to investment and financing decisions and assessing and managing risk in the context of multinational organisations.

  • Analysis Report on Current Issues in Accounting and Finance

    The module aims to enable you to engage in a knowledge-based debate with your peers on selected current issues in accounting and finance.

    This is not a taught module, it is a research project that focuses on the current issues in the accounting and finance profession.

Optional modules

  • Advanced Taxation

    The aims of this module are to further develop your understanding of taxation concepts covered during ACCA-relevant prior studies, enable the application of that knowledge to real-life issues faced by clients and businesses, and develop your ability to communicate that information in an appropriate manner to the intended audience. 

  • Advanced Performance Management

    The aim of this module is to introduce the strategic role of management accounting and performance management and the impact of management information systems and technology, whilst further expanding on topics covered during ACCA-relevant prior studies. You will also be expected to apply this knowledge to real-life issues faced by clients and businesses and identify and provide advice on whether the company is facing possible failure. 

  • Big Data Analytics

    This module aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of big data analytics and understand its relevance in business environments, including ethical implications. You will also be exposed to several open-source programming languages in carrying out statistical analysis.

  • Ethics and Professionalism

    The aim of this module is to apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in carrying out the role of the accountant in the context of an overall ethical framework. 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You can apply to this course through any one of the following routes:

  1. A 2:2 honours degree from an ACCA-accredited undergraduate degree programme that entitles 9 exemptions from the ACCA exams;
  2. ACCA students who have completed ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Levels;
  3. ACCA Strategic Professional Level part-qualified students, Affiliates and Members in good standing (who may claim up to 100 credits exemptions subject the University’s RPL rules).

We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience.

If you have any questions about the relevance of your qualifications or experience please contact the course leader shown in the teaching staff.

6.5 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience.

If you have any questions about the relevance of your qualifications or experience please contact the course leader shown in the teaching staff.

Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Ahmed Abdul Mumuni

Ahmed Abdul Mumuni

I was a trainer in the army teaching supply chain specialist how to operate a system called SEESUPS 2. I did that for a few years before moving into the industry to work as an accountant. I joined UWL's Claude Littner Business School in February 2022 as an HPL and became permanent in August 2022.

I was a trainer in the army teaching supply chain specialist how to operate a system called SEESUPS 2. I did that for a few years before moving into the industry to work as an accountant. I joined UWL's Claude Littner Business School in February 2022 as an HPL and became permanent in August 2022.

Study & career progression

Study & career progression

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A career in accounting and finance comes with millions of opportunities and with two globally recognised qualifications to back you up, these are just some of the possibilities:

  • consulting and advisory
  • audit and assurance
  • compliance and risk
  • business restructuring
  • business development
  • corporate finance
How to apply

How to apply

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