The MSc is designed for AIA, ACCA CIMA, ACA or CPA Australia graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of accounting practitioners may be met. Specifically, it aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualification and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change. This top up course may be taken by part-time study (day or evening) in Northampton or by distance learning worldwide. Distance learning students are supported by online learning materials.

The programme is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level. In particular the module on 'Managing Strategic Change' takes an in depth look at both leading edge strategic issues and change processes. The module covers the business tools, techniques and concepts used in scanning the business environment for potential changes, analysing the potential implications of differing scenarios, strategies and processes before developing responses to potential changes. 'Research Methods' covers the introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection and analysis and presentation of research findings.

Following successful completion of the taught modules, members undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation.

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The programme both builds upon the vocational approach of HNDs and encourages students to take a critical and analytical approach to their understanding of business (particularly in the Strategic Management and Critical Perspectives on Management areas).
The course is challenging and hard work but the upside for successful students will be a real sense of achievement, an improved skill set and increased career opportunities. It enables you to combine your business and management work with distance learning study.

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The online content uses the reliable Blackboard virtual learning environment as the platform for learning materials. Students must therefore have access to a computer at home

Tutors and a dedicated administrator offer email support to deal with any problems or difficulties you may encounter
The Business dissertation will be supported by an individual supervisor who will offer advice on draft work

Entry Requirements

Applicants are expected to have successfully completed a Business-related HND (or overseas equivalent).

If English is not your first language you must provide evidence that you will be able to study at degree level in English. You will be required to show that your use of English is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550/213.

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The MSc is designed to provide continuing professional development for aspiring chartered secretaries. Specifically, it aims to extend competence gained through professional qualification with ICSA and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about leadership and management. In particular the two modules 'The Effective Manager' and 'Strategic Leadership' take an in depth look at leadership and management skills. This top up course is available through distance learning worldwide and students are supported by online materials and tutor guidance.

These modules are concerned with the evaluation and development of skills appropriate for managing others. Effective managers have a range of different approaches to their work, sharing a diverse set of personality traits, attributes, values and beliefs. These may underpin skills proficiency, but are not in themselves skills. A key purpose of these modules is to encourage students to develop a sense of self awareness and of their own strengths and development needs as managers, colleagues and subordinates. The modules seek to build upon and improve a range of definable skills which are pivotal to effective management practice and successful leadership. More specialised skills which are of particular significance to effective people management will be enhanced and developed. The modules will introduce some of the central theories and frameworks in leadership and enable you to apply these theories and frameworks to analyse and address real strategic problems. The key themes of these modules are:

enhancing self development and the development of others
an understanding of business environmental complexity (internal and external)

key strategic leadership skills, competencies and capabilities, which also reinforce employability skills (for example self management, team work, critical-thinking, problem solving, communication)

meeting ethical challenges inherent in operating at the strategic level within multicultural contexts

promoting sustainable competitive advantage

leading change and transformation, whilst meeting the challenges of the information age

Following successful completion of the two modules, students are required to undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of corporate governance and leadership and it is expected that this would be related to current employment.

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Converts professional qualifications into an MSc
Networking opportunities with other professionals
Distance learning is supported worldwide by e-learning material

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed The Institute of Chartered Secretaries examinations or equivalent.

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Notes

This course is not available for international students.

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The MA is designed for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of human resource practitioners may be met. Specifically, it aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualification and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change.

This top-up course may be taken by part time study (day or evening) at the University of Northampton or by distance learning worldwide. Distance learning students are supported by a website with learning material produced by the module tutors.

The programme is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level.The 'Research Methods and Dissertation' module covers the introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection and analysis and presentation of research findings.

Following successful completion of the research methods element, course members undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation. Previous topics have been those such as:

'An analysis of measures to re-engage the workforce after a major restructuring and downsizing programme'

'An investigation of the human effects of organisational change in a merger and the role of the HR Function in influencing and supporting culture change'

'Alternative strategies for identifying and tackling major HR challenges in the decade ahead'

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Converts professional qualifications into an MA

Networking opportunities with other professionals

Part time study in Northampton

Distance learning world-wide supported by a dedicated website

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Postgraduate Diploma.

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The course aims to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance in an international setting and provides a sound framework for those wishing to pursue further study or to enhance employment opportunities. The course has been primarily designed for those interested in accounting as users of accounting information rather than providers. It is also suitable for those who may be interested in following a career in commerce or in the not for profit sector and for those thinking of continuing academic study. Successful completion of the degree will offer the opportunity for graduates to enrol on a one-year MSc Accounting and Finance programme.
During this course, students will learn about the key aspects and developments in the delivery of international accounting and financial management, examining current trends in international financial regulation and developing skills of criticism and analysis. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and evaluate the factors shaping the financial environment, both in the UK and internationally.
The top up course concentrates on detailing advanced accounting concepts and current trends and developments in finance. Core modules include advanced accounting and international finance. In addition, students can choose a finance issue of particular interest to them and, with the support and guidance of a project supervisor, complete a 12,000 word project.

Entry Requirements

Must be a current member of the IFA.
Must be able to provide a personal development log that clearly demonstrated continual professional development to IFA standards.
Higher National Diploma or equivalent (Edexcel, ABE, NCC) or Foundation Degree in a related field. Professional qualifications up to stage 2 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA, or CIMA or for students who have successfully completed the CPA Foundation papers. International students with Higher Diplomas or degrees from their own country will be considered. English requirement is IELTS 6.0.

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Notes

This course is not available to international students.

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