MSc International Accounting and Finance: Rise from Banjul, Gambia
Build your next chapter without leaving Banjul. Delivered online in an exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc International Accounting and Finance offers an opportunity to develop your knowledge of accounting and finance while continuing to live and work in The Gambia.
Earn a British degree with international recognition
Graduating from the University of Salford means earning a British degree that is recognised internationally. It is a credential you can take into conversations about your future, whether your ambitions lie in Banjul or further afield.
The programme’s international accounting and finance theory can help you examine financial decisions from a broader perspective. You can develop knowledge relevant to organisations operating across borders, while building on the experience and ambitions you already have.
Complete your studies 100% online in as little as one year
You do not need to relocate or put your life in Banjul on hold to pursue this degree. The programme can be completed entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your existing commitments.
With a completion time of as little as one year, you can work towards your next qualification on a focused timeline. Your actual pace will depend on how you plan and progress through your studies.
Study without fixed online attendance times
Online learning should fit around your schedule, not the other way around. The programme does not require you to be online at specific times or dates, giving you room to plan study around work, family and other responsibilities.
That flexibility can be especially valuable when a busy day changes unexpectedly. You can return to the material at a time that works for you and keep moving towards your goals.
Take your learning wherever you go
Living in Banjul does not limit where you can study. You can access your programme from anywhere in the world, including while travelling or on the move.
The mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline. Whether you are away from your usual workspace or travelling beyond The Gambia, your learning can come with you.
Apply ideas through open-book assessments
Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments. This approach gives you an opportunity to engage with the material and demonstrate how you understand and apply what you have learned.
In accounting and finance, strong judgement matters as much as recalling information. Open-book assessment encourages you to work with concepts and evidence in ways that can support thoughtful decision-making.
Learn from faculty with wide-ranging academic backgrounds
Guidance from experienced tutors can bring fresh perspectives to your studies. Tutors and faculty include graduates of world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel and Washington University in St. Louis.
Their varied academic backgrounds can enrich your learning as you explore accounting and finance theory. Studying online from Banjul gives you access to those perspectives without requiring a move abroad.
Join a worldwide learning community
You can study alongside a diverse student base representing more than 130 countries. The perspectives your fellow students bring can make discussions more rewarding and help you think about financial challenges in an international context.
Alumni work for international organisations including The World Bank, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, UniCredit, the United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens and Sony. Their paths illustrate the breadth of organisations in which members of the wider alumni community have built careers.
Plan your payments with interest-free instalments
Investing in a degree is an important decision. The programme’s fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, giving you a way to spread the cost over time.
That payment schedule can help you plan alongside your other commitments while you study from Banjul. You can focus on making steady progress towards your qualification, one module at a time.
Connect your ambitions to Banjul’s opportunities
Banjul’s role as a port and trading centre makes it a meaningful place from which to explore international finance. For graduates interested in trade, shipping or logistics, a stronger grasp of financial reporting, investment and risk can provide useful perspectives on the decisions organisations face when goods and capital move across borders.
Tourism and hospitality are important to The Gambia’s economy. Graduates working with hotels, travel businesses or related services may draw on accounting and finance knowledge when considering budgets, performance, investment and the financial effects of changing demand.
The programme can also complement ambitions in banking, professional services, public institutions and development-focused organisations. From evaluating financial information to communicating the reasoning behind a decision, the knowledge you develop can support your contribution to teams in Banjul and beyond.
Ready to explore what studying from Banjul could look like? Request our course catalogue to learn more about the programme.