1. Accounting & Finance, University of Glasgow Business School Professor Jo Danbolt Head of Accounting & Finance and Professor of Finance

2. Founded in 1451 4th oldest university in the English speaking world In the top 1% of universities in the world One of the UK top 20 Russell Group universities (include Oxford, Cambridge) 6 Nobel Prize Winners Alumni include Lord Kelvin, Adam Smith and John Logie Baird Founded in 1451

3. One of the longest established departments of Accounting and Finance in the UK (Johnstone Smith Chair of Accountancy, 1925). Currently 23 academic staff, including 6 Professors, with further expansion planned. Located in the main, historic, university building, in newly refurbished accommodation. Accounting & Finance

4. Glasgow University was rated 1st in Scotland (and 5th in UK) for Accounting and Finance research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, with 80% of our research activity was judged to be of international quality with 10% rated as world-leading. Excellence in Research

5. Department ranked 2nd in Scotland (Times & Independent) and 9th in the UK (Times) National Student Survey: 95% of students overall satisfied with quality of course, well above UK Excellence in Teaching and Student Support average of 82%. Scores particularly high for “Staff good at explaining things” and “Staff enthusiastic about what they are teaching”.

6. Excellence in Teaching and Student Support University of Glasgow score highly in International Student Barometer: 88% of students would recommend University of Glasgow to prospective applicants. Overall learning experience: 89% satisfaction Taught by expert lecturers: 96% satisfaction. ‘Good place to be’ – 94% satisfaction – top 10 world-wide Social facilities and Sports facilities both rated 1st in UK

7. Long tradition of positive relations with Russian Universities Departmental Links with Russia Led to many Russian-speaking students attending Masters degree and succeed. Have Russian-speaking members of staff

8. Master of Accounting (MAcc) in International Accounting and Financial Management Master of Finance (MFin) in International Finance. MSc in International Financial Analysis MSc in International Corporate Finance and Banking MSc in Financial Modelling (Joint degree with Maths and Stats) MSc in Governance & Accountability Masters of Research in Accounting & Finance Highly successful Masters programmes

9. Courses mix theory and practice, and include a considerable element of research: –Aim to develop your skills in undertaking critical, independent, analysis. –Enhance knowledge and understanding, not just memorising facts. –Research-led teaching by subject specialists. –By developing your abilities to learn, we aim to prepare you for successful careers in an ever-changing world. –We also aim to provide you with solid knowledge and understanding of Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Financial Analysis Theory & Practice

10. All programmes 12 months full- time All programmes comprise 6 taught courses plus research methods and a dissertation. Structure and Content Induction in Mid-September 3 courses during autumn semester 3 courses during spring semester + research methods 10,000 - 12,000 word dissertation over summer.

11. All programmes contain a Dissertation, and a supporting course in Research Methods. Dissertation The dissertation topic will be strongly associated to the aims of the degree programme. It will be completed in the period from June to September. A staff supervisor is appointed to students for their dissertation.

12. Students complete 1½ years in Russia – Stage 1. If successfully complete stage 1, and obtain required language qualification (IELTS 6.5, no element below 6), obtain exemption from semester one courses in Glasgow. Finance University & Glasgow University proposed agreement Start in Glasgow from January. 3 courses + research methods during spring semester 10,000 - 12,000 word dissertation over summer.

13. Semester 1: –International Financial Accounting for MNCs –International Corporate Finance –Management Accounting and Control Semester 2: –Issues in Accounting Research –2 electives, such as: Advanced Issues in Corporate Reporting; Audit; Accounting and Business Ethics; International Management Accounting & Control; Social Accounting, Reporting & Finance MAcc

14. Semester 1: –International Corporate Finance. –International Capital Markets. –Statistics for Business Research. Semester 2 : –3 electives in finance, e.g.: International Financial Management; International Banking and Financial Markets; Financial Analysis & Equity Valuation; Financial Regulation and Ethics; Behavioural Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions MFin

15. Semester 1: –International Corporate Finance –International Capital Markets –Statistics for Business Research MSc in IFA Semester 2: –Financial Analysis & Equity Valuation –Financial Reporting and Interpretation –Either Financial Management in Banks, or International Financial Management

16. Semester 1: –International Corporate Finance. –International Capital Markets. –Statistics for Business Research Semester 2: –Financial Regulation and Ethics –International Banking and Financial Markets –Financial Management in Banks MSc in ICFB

17. Semester 1: –International Corporate Finance. –International Corporate Governance & Accountability –Management Accounting and Control Semester 2: –3 electives from: Competition Economics & Law; Governing Risk & Resilience; Human Rights & Business; Audit; Financial Regulation & Ethics; Accounting & Business Ethics; Social Accounting, Reporting & Finance MSc in GA

18. Semester 1: –Mathematical Methods for Finance –Probability & Statistical Inference (2 courses) –International Capital Markets Semester 2: –Financial Reporting and Interpretation –Mathematical & Statistical Modelling for Finance –One option from: Behavioural Finance; International Banking & Financial Markets; Financial Analysis & Equity Valuation MSc in FM

19. Typically a combination of written coursework and examinations. Weighting varies, normally 25% coursework and 75% examination. Assessment For all programmes, students will sit six unseen written examinations. Three in December, and three in April/May. Awards of Degree with Merit or Distinction available for those students achieving good results.

20. Glasgow - Student City Glasgow is a UNESCO world centre of music in recognition of the city’s legendary live music scene European city of Culture & European city of Architecture Largest student population in Scotland Best Shopping outside London 2014 host city of Commonwealth Games Glasgow – Student City

21. Glasgow - Student City “Glasgow is one of the world’s top 10 cities” Lonely Planet 2008 “Europe’s Secret Capital of music” “Brimming with style and culture, Scotland’s biggest city is a revelation.” Time magazine Glasgow – Student City

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