What kind of skills will I develop in the areas of corporate governance and risk management?

Through the Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pathway to MSc Accounting) , you will develop corporate governance and risk management competencies, giving you the ability to navigate the complexities of modern business.

If "What kind of skills will I develop in the areas of corporate governance and risk management?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pathway to MSc Accounting) is the right next move.

• Map the Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pathway to MSc Accounting) outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pathway to MSc Accounting) is usually a strong fit.
• Use the salary outlook and enrolment steps on this page; you do not need to leave to start your application.

Core modules and themes from the Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pathway to MSc Accounting):

• Strategy and Global Finance — The aim of this unit is to ensure that the learner can exercise techniques and decide on decisions that add value in terms of corporate finance based on sound theoretical concepts. In addition, the unit helps the learner to present and interpret financial information in a recognised format and to work independently to solve the problems arising within the specified time given. It also endures that the learning can be applied to the practicalcontext.
• Strategic Financial Management — The aim of this unit is to develop learner ability to exercise the techniques and to make value added decisions in terms of corporate strategy and finance based on sound theoretical concepts. Further it enhances the contribution to the formulation of business strategy, creation of comprehensive business development plans, bringing together their specialist accounting and finance skills as well as the strategic management learning of the unit.
• Strategic Auditing — The aim of this unit is to help learners understand the ability to choose and apply suitable investigative techniques to a variety of situations that are simple and non-simple in the accounting environment. The unit provides an emphasis on the aims, objectives and methods of auditors and their contribution to the achievement of a true and fair view on the published accounts.
• Ethical Behaviour and Corporate Governance — The aim of this unit is to reveal the sequential development and guideline of accounting and the impact of accounting and finance on the environment, the various stakeholders and on society. The learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills essential to act as an adviser in relation to the governing authorities in the private, public and charitablesectors
• Corporate Reporting — The aim of this unit is to help learners in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements for a group of companies where they are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and to understand and evaluate the key aspects of accounting theory. On completion of the unit learners will be able to communicate complex numerical and qualitative information effectively and solve problems in a selective and critical manner.
• Financial Analyst — The purpose of this unit is to develop understanding of market equilibrium models, bond valuation and performance evaluation. At the end of this unit learners should be encouraged to make enquiries as to the cause and effect of the impact of current developments in the world’s capital markets on the investment process and critically appraise current thinking on the theories and investments.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• The Level 7 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Level 6 Qualification or an Undergraduate Honour’s Degree or an equivalent international qualification OR
• Learners who have work experience and demonstrate drive and ambition to start their own business, or work in business development; OR
• Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but NO FORMAL QUALIFICATION may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pathway to MSc Accounting) and complete your details.
2. Pay the £25 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.