Learn to help organisations compete more successfully through better strategy and financial management, in the UK or internationally.
Study literature, worldwide events, case studies and financial accounts to learn how real organisations operate and the strategies they implement.
Focus on business awareness, proactive and logical thinking, research and critical analysis to help managers make sound strategic financial decisions.
Examine present-day national and global developments in business strategy, management, accounting and finance.

Designed for the personal and professional development of graduates who want to work in accounting, strategy, finance and management fields, this course has a real-world focus whilst developing your critical capacity. Your studies benefit from strong links to professional bodies such as the ACCA and CIMA.

Live projects

In your first semester, the 'Understanding markets' module requires you to manage strategy development, marketing, finance and human resources as you compete against other teams in looking at all aspects of a virtual company in a virtual marketplace.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You complete in-depth research into various industries when producing presentations, coursework, assessments and dissertations. This real-world focus provides immediate value to your present or potential employers. The team delivering the course has strong links with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT).

You learn through

• lectures
• seminars
• research
• computer simulations
• practical sessions
• assignments
• examinations
• dissertation

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

Successfully completing this course equips you with financial management knowledge and skills sought by organisations worldwide. It prepares you for a career in

• finance management
• financial controlling
• business strategies
• financial analysis
• strategic accountancy
• consultancy strategy or financial journalism
• research
• education

 

You normally need one of the following in a relevant subject

• a good honours degree

• a recognised postgraduate qualification

• an equivalent recognised professional qualification

Relevant subjects include • accounting • banking • business management • business administration • economics • finance • financial services • global trade/business

If you don-t have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English qualification.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Corporate Governance And Ethics	15	Coursework
Dissertation Or Applied Business Project	60	Coursework
Finance	15	Coursework
Financial Analysis	15	Coursework
Financial Derivatives And Risk Management	15	Coursework
Fund Management	15	Coursework
Mergers And Acquisitions	15	Coursework
Statistics And Data Modelling	15	Coursework Practical
Strategic Management Accounting For Performance Enhancement	15	Coursework