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by Pamela Gordon 12 Nov 2002 Diploma in Financial Management Relevant to Both modules

The decision to pursue postgraduate training then achieving the qualification itself can be one of the most difficult and challenging, yet rewarding experiences of your career. ACCA is working hard to identify a range of MBA and postgraduate courses which will provide you with the additional knowledge and skills required in the world of finance, management and business.

Studying for an MBA or masters course will certainly add to your qualifications portfolio. An MBA provides the perfect opportunity for you to integrate with like-minded individuals who are keen to benefit from further learning and develop their sense of strategy and analysis. Pamela Gordon provides an overview

Diploma in Financial Management – MBA Accreditation
Holders of the Diploma In Financial Management can gain exemption / recognition from the following postgraduate courses. Please contact these institutions directly to receive further details.

University of Leicester
MBA
Diploma in Financial Management holders are entitled to claim exemption from the Accounting for Managers assignment work. The MBA can be studied either 1 year full-time or between 2 to 5 years for distance learning.

The MBA provides a stimulating and intellectually demanding management programme which prepares senior managers in both public and private sector organisations to deal with the demands of complex and rapidly changing environments. It addresses the strategic dimensions of decision making through academic and practically-based team projects.

MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
Diploma in Financial Management holders are entitled to claim exemption from the Accountancy and Financial Statement Analysis assignment work.

The MSc Finance can be studied for either 1 year full-time or between
2 to 5 years distance learning. This course introduces the concepts of finance and the role of financial management in all types of organisations.

Contact: Admissions Department University of Leicester Management Centre Ken Edwards Building University Road Leicester LE1 7RH
tel: + 44 (0)116 252 5520
www.le.ac.uk/ulsm

Bournemouth University – The Business School
Postgraduate MBA
The Bournemouth MBA has been established for many years. The underlying philosophy is to develop managerial competence and effectiveness. Attendance is
part-time in a variety of ways including weekends. The normal duration is three years, but an accelerated route reduces this to two and a half years for the whole programme. Special features include an international unit and a substantial management project (available in UK and Dubai – UAE).

Diploma Holders are awarded exemptions in the Accounting and Finance and Financial Analysis units. The Business School operates an Accredited Prior Learning and will consider application for direct second year entry to Diploma Holders on an individual basis.

Contact: Mr J D Gill Course Leader
tel: +44 (0)1202 524111
e-mail: business@bournemouth.ac.uk

Leeds Metropolitan University
Holders of the Diploma in Financial Management can gain various exemptions / recognition from the General Management Programme.

MA Finance and Accounting
Students are required to undertake 180 credits in order to complete this postgraduate qualification. DipFM Holders are entitled to claim 60 credits (one third of a masters course) on the basis of their Diploma and would therefore need only to complete six taught modules, a project, and research methods (120 credits). For further details contact the university directly.

PG Certificate in Management / Certificate in Public Service Management / DMS (Yr1)
DipFM Holders are entitled to claim exemption from the Introduction to Finance unit.

DMS / Initial stage of Executive MBA
DipFM Holders are entitled to claim exemption from the Managerial Finance unit.

Full Time MBA
DipFM Holders are entitled to claim exemption from the Finance 1 and 2 units.
Contact: John Manners
tel: +44 (0)113 2832 600
e-mail: j.manners@lmu.ac.uk

Entry Only
Diploma Holders will receive recognition from the following universities in relation to various MBA and Masters courses.

University of Hertfordshire
Executive MBA
MA Accounting and Financial Management

University of Hertfordshire
College Lane Hatfield Herts
AL10 9AB
tel: +44 (0)1707 284 800
fax: +44 (0)1707 284 870
e-mail: admissions@herts.ac.uk
www.hertfordshire.ac.uk

London Guildhall University
MBA (Master of Business Administration)

London Guildhall University
MBA Information Office
Dept of Management
84 Moorgate London
EC2M 6SQ
tel: +44 (0)20 7320 1000
www.lgu.ac.uk

University of Bath
MBA

Dr Katherine Lloyd Clark (Senior Assistant Registrar)
University of Bath, School of Management Student Recruitment & Admissions Office Bath
BA2 7AY
tel: +44 (0)1225 323 095
fax: +44 (0)1225 826 366
e-mail: K.M.R.L.Clark@bath.ac.uk
www.bath.ac.uk

Thames Valley University (Ealing)
MBA

Thames valley University (Ealing)
Walpole House Bond St
Ealing London
W5 5AA
tel: +44 (0)20 8231 2554
fax: +44 (0)20 8231 2553
e-mail: management@tvu.ac.uk
www.tvu.ac.uk

MSc Financial and Legal Management (ICSA)
address as above
tel: +44 (0)20 8231 2150
fax: +44 (0)20 8231 2553
e-mail: accounting@tvu.ac.uk

University of Brighton
MBA (General Management)

The above MBA can be studied either full-time or part-time (both contact names are detailed below).

Linda Freston (full-time)
Karen Hughes (part-time)
University of Brighton Moulsecoomb Campus
Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton BN2 4AT
tel: +44 (0)1273 642794 or
tel: +44 (0)1273 642948
e-mail: postgrad.business@brighton.ac.uk
www.brighton.ac.uk

For further information on MBA accreditation, please contact ACCA Customer Services:
tel: +44 (0)141 309 4040
e-mail: info@accaglobal.com

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