Programme Overview

Academic Level

Postgraduate/Masters,

Awarded by

University of London, UK

Programme type

Full-time, 1.5 years

Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates

Now till 2 Mar 2025 (local applicants) | 28 Feb 2025 (international applicants)

Estimated Fees
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S$41,400 to S$43,400

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Programme Outline

Awarded by University of London, UK and Developed by federation member, University College London, UK.

Stand out from the crowd

The Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting and Financial Management is the result of a close partnership between The University of London and School of Management at University College London.

This programme provides those with non-finance qualifications the opportunity to develop and apply Master's level knowledge, understanding and skills within the accounting, financial management and strategic context for business and management. It enables students to engage with and contribute meaningfully to financial decision making within their current or future organisation.

Who is this programme for?

Being able to make informed decisions for the organisation is critical. Whether to consolidate operations, expand overseas, build a second logistics hub all comes down to whether the earnings will sustain the expenses. Every manager needs to have knowledge of finance in order to contribute to the overall success of the organisation. Whether you are training in building estate management, a civil engineer, or scientist in biotechnology, you need to help your boss make the right decisions. The MSc Accounting and Financial Management will teach you all you need to know to be an effective manager or director. It is a management master's with a focus on finance.

This programme prepares you for today's VUCAH world - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous and Hyperconnected.

For both full-time and part-time local students, you will have the opportunity to network and learn together with fellow professionals from different countries as well as to participate in the workshops and learning trips. The University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) enables you to network with other professionals worldwide. You will be able to share perspectives, compare approaches and gain a truly global viewpoint and even career opportunities globally.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

Develop an understanding of financial ideas, models and techniques appropriate for solutions to management challenges.
Understand and apply financial ideas and frameworks within the sphere of financial reporting, the arena of management accounting, and the field of financial management.
Understand the strategic dimension when applying specific financial models and techniques to support both decision making and routine operations.
Understand the complex internal and external relationships for organisations when management make decisions.
Develop an analytical, critical and reflective mindset relating to financial matters.

Further Studies & Career Prospects

This programme is appropriate for those wishing to develop their knowledge of and exposure to technical elements of accounting and financial management and their applications within corporate life, both from operational and strategic perspectives.

Graduates will develop an understanding of the areas that financial managers would encounter on a daily basis, complemented by engagements with selected specialist issues. SIM alumni have been known to pursue doctoral studies after pursuing master's with UOL and UCL at SIM.

This programme will also benefit non-accounting / finance graduates to build a platform on which career opportunities may be based.

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Why study at SIM x University of London

SIM is the leading private education institution in Singapore.

Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM.

Academic direction for this programme is provided by UCL, ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

UCL is 2nd in UK for research power according to Research Excellence Framework 2021.

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Intake Dates

2025 Apr intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

Apr 2025 to Oct 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

Now till 2 Mar 2025 (local applicants) | 28 Feb 2025 (international applicants)

Minimum / Maximum Candidature Period
Minimum: 1.5 years
Maximum: 5 years

No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete within the maximum period.

Curriculum

Structure

All classes are conducted on SIM campus unless otherwise stated.
Classes are taught by experienced lecturers from SIM.
View a list of lecturers (PDF 65.4 KB)

Duration of each lesson is typically 3 hours.
Programme comprises of the following activities:
- Blended Lectures
- Online Resources
- Workshops
- Consultations
Average teacher-student ratio: 1:15
Minimum class size to commence: 25 students

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Assessment & Attendance

Modules and Capstone Project
- 15-credit module: online tests / coursework
- 30-credit capstone project: 25% research proposal. 75% final project

Attendance requirement:
- Local: 75%
- International (Student Pass / Dependent Pass / Long-term Visit Pass): 90%

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Requirements to Graduate

To attain the MSc in Accounting and Financial Management awarded by University of London and examined by University College London, students must successfully complete and pass all coursework and project.

Grading Scheme:
- 70-100: Distinction
- 60-69: Merit
- 40-59: Pass
- 0-39: Fail
Graduates can attend the SIM ceremony held every April on campus. Alumni may also attend the University of London graduation ceremony held in end-April/ May in the UK.

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Modules

The Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management is a 180-credit programme. A student must complete:

10 core modules (15 credits each)
1 Capstone Project module (30 credits)

Modules	Credits
Advanced Financial Analysis	15
Advanced Management Accounting	15
Analysing Risk for Decision Making	15
Capital Markets and Global Perspectives	15
Corporate Governance, Audit and Assurance	15
Financial Accounting Frameworks	15
Financial Management Essentials	15
Global Issues in Finance and Accounting	15
Issues in Investment Management	15
Management Accounting Frameworks	15
Capstone Project	30

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Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree at least comparable to a UK Upper Second class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the university, AND

English Language Requirements

A pass in English language at GCE 'O' Level. Alternatively, applicants may provide an acceptable score in a Test of Proficiency achieved within the past three years. E.g. IELTS: At least an overall of 6.5 with 6.0 in the written test.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement for admission may enroll in the Pre-Sessional English Course (PSEC) conducted and awarded by the Singapore Institute of Management.

Pre-sessional English Course (if applicable)

Developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

Part Two Only

Applicants who have not reached the required IELTS English Language proficiency level or equivalent shall have to complete and pass a Pre-Sessional English Course before progressing to any of the MSc programmes. The course is developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

This full-time course aims to improve all four Academic English Language skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing to the required proficiency level for entry to the respective MSc programmes.

Part Two Structure

Duration & Intake: Full-time, 8 weeks commencing in Jul 2025 to end-Aug 2025
Admission Requirement:
- IELTS 6.0 - No less than 5.0 in writing
- TOEFL iBT 60 - No less than 17 in any band
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE-A) - A minimum of 51.60 in all four skills
- Duolingo (DET) - Minimum 95
To attain Language Proficiency of: IELTS 6.5

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Structure

Mode of delivery: Lessons will be delivered via blended learning with a combination of face-to-face lectures and e-learning components.
Class duration: Typically 6 hours on weekdays. Some lessons may also take place on Saturdays if required.
Assessments: Continuous assessments include in-class tests, individual / group assignments, online quizzes etc. There are no re-assessments.
Average teacher-student ratio – 1:30
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules
Minimum class size to commence – 25
If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, students will be informed at least 1 week before programme commencement with a refund of application fee.
Attendance requirement:
- Local students – at least 75%
- International students – at least 90%

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful passing of Part Two of the Preparatory Course. There will not be any refund or recourse should students fail to complete the course within the specified duration.

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Fees & Financial Aid

All fees inclusive of current 9% GST (exclude textbooks / course materials).

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For Local

Pre-sessional English Course* (if applicable)
Part Two: S$2,725
*Fees are inclusive of 9% GST and payable in full before course commencement. Fees do not include textbooks.

Estimated Overall Fees

Graduate Entry (180 credit module): S$41,400

Breakdown of Estimated Overall Fees

Payable to SIM	Graduate Entry (180 credit module): S$22,563
Payable to University of London (UOL)	UOL Application Fee (One-Time Payment): £65.40 UOL Programme Fee (Band B country, 180 credit module): £11,026.44

Additional UOL and SIM fees apply for those who repeat/resit the coursework/exam and also for those who extend their registration with the University.

*The fees above are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax.
While SIM fees do not fluctuate during a student's study period, the other fees to UOL and the exams authority are likely to increase each year.

Special note:

UOL alumni enjoy 10% off UOL fees. If you are a UOL graduate, please look for the London International, Alumni Bursary for more details.

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For International

Pre-sessional English Course* (if applicable)
Part Two: S$2,725
*Fees are inclusive of 9% GST and payable in full before course commencement. Fees do not include textbooks.

Estimated Overall Fees

Graduate Entry (180 credit module): S$43,400

Breakdown of Estimated Overall Fees

Payable to SIM	Graduate Entry (180 credit module): S$24,525
Payable to University of London (UOL)	UOL Application Fee (One-Time Payment): £65.40 UOL Programme Fee (Band B country, 180 credit module): £11,026.44

Additional UOL and SIM fees apply for those who repeat/resit the coursework/exam and also for those who extend their registration with the University.

Special note:

UOL alumni enjoy 10% off UOL fees. If you are a UOL graduate, please look for the London International, Alumni Bursary for more details.

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Mandatory Fees

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Local applicants: S$109.00
International applicants: S$545.00 (not inclusive of Student's Pass application)

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. This award is given based on our eligibility criteria, as well as the assessed level of neediness of the applicants.

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SIM GE Bursary

SIM GE Scholarship

The SIM GE Scholarship is given to students with exemplary academic results or achievements in sports and arts. It is applicable to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and international students.

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SIM GE Scholarship

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