Management, Finance and AccountingUnderstanding where and how value is added and captured lies at the heart of strategic management. This programme, by combining the techniques and theories of not only accounting and finance, but also those of management, enables the integrated understanding of organisational processes necessary for advanced and effective practice in a myriad of organisational contexts. The Leicester MSc in Management, Finance and Accounting is a rigorous programme and is both intellectually challenging and ambitious. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of the principal methods and techniques of management, accounting and finance and give you a framework of reference enabling you to deal with complex issues and to handle them effectively in a range of management contexts. The strategic focus of the course will enhance your ability to analyse any situation and make sound strategic decisions. The programme is also developmental and encourages practical management skills by using a range of approaches and methods.The Aims and Objectives of the ProgrammeThe principal aim of the MSc in Management, Finance and Accounting is to introduce and develop an understanding of a broad range of management, finance and accounting techniques and concepts, and their application to a range of organisational contexts and situations. Specifically, you will be provided with a stimulating and intellectually challenging learning experience, along with a rigorous education in the concepts and techniques of financial management and accounting and general management tools and techniques. The programme aims to prepare students for accounting/finance positions at management level in both public and private sector organisations, whilst offering scope to pursue further academic work in this area.