K MENA ArticleLeverage your ACCA or other professional qualifications to earn an MSc in Professional Accountancy

In a world where change is constant, upskilling is your gateway to mastering your field. In today’s competitive finance and accounting landscape, so how can you set yourself apart?

One powerful answer is to pursue an MSc in Professional Accountancy from the University of London. This degree could be the key to future-proofing your career and positioning yourself as a leader in the finance industry. It is designed to enhance the skill set of career-minded finance professionals, offering a combination of advanced academic training and practical application in finance and accountancy.

This means that as well as having a professional qualification from the world’s most forward-thinking accountancy body, you could also have a postgraduate qualification from the University of London, one of the world’s top ten universities.

Why choose the University of London’s MSc in Professional Accountancy?

The University of London, established in 1836, is one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, recognized for offering globally accessible degrees to students in over 180 countries through remote study. Its notable alumni include Nelson Mandela. This legacy of academic excellence and global accessibility makes the University of London an ideal choice for professionals worldwide.

The MSc in Professional Accountancy is specifically designed as an advanced progression for individuals who have completed respected qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, ICAI, or CIMA. By building on these credentials, the MSc delves into advanced financial concepts and specialized skills crucial for navigating today’s complex financial environment.

One of the program’s unique advantages is its fast-track format, allowing you to complete your MSc in as little as six months. With academic direction provided by University College London—ranked 8th in the QS World University Rankings—you’ll gain a high-calibre education from a globally respected institution. By leveraging your existing qualifications, you can accelerate your degree and quickly enhance your career prospects.

Additionally, this MSc program not only advances your technical accounting and financial expertise but also focuses on developing your strategic and analytical skills. It represents an accelerated, strategic, and globally recognized path to career enhancement.

How to Qualify for this Master’s Degree

To qualify for the MSc in Professional Accountancy, you must meet the entry requirement of 120 credits and must be members of recognized professional bodies such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CIMA, or ICAI. This program offers a straightforward way for members of these bodies to leverage their professional achievements into a master’s degree.

You can view the full requirements here.

To obtain the MSc in Professional Accountancy, students are required to complete two elective modules (15 credits each) along with a Capstone project (30 credits). The modules are designed to tackle current and emerging challenges in finance and accounting.

Students can select two modules from the following options:

Analyzing risk for decision-making

This module aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to thoroughly understand risk analysis within the context of decision-making.

Capital markets and global perspectives

With the rise of global markets, this module emphasizes the importance of understanding various risks within a global framework, considering the complexities of risks and regulations.

Global issues in finance and accounting

This module provides an introduction to the dynamics of the global environment, focusing on how finance and accounting models are implemented within this context.

Issues in investment management

This module offers insights into the field of investment management, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a comprehensive understanding of this area.

Each module can also be taken as a stand-alone course, allowing you to enhance your knowledge in specific areas of finance and accounting based on your interests and career goals.

Additionally, students will complete a project module:

Capstone project

This module enhances business research skills and their application in both simulated and real-world strategic financial scenarios.

Take it one step further with an MSc from University of London

At Kaplan, we’re proud to be the only University of London Recognised Teaching Centre in the UAE offering the MSc Professional Accountancy programme. With our mentorship program, benefit from additional guidance, exam preparation resources, and expert advice, which can be instrumental in successfully earning this degree. Interested to learn more?