The MSc in Accounting and Finance provides a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of key areas of accounting and finance. Its main objective is to provide you with a thorough understanding of finance and accounting concepts and their application within various types of businesses entities.
You will acquire extensive knowledge about a wide range of theories, tools, methods and techniques of accounting and finance within an international context and you will develop your ability to reflect critically on the current debates in the accounting and financial academic and professional literature.
This degree will prepare you for senior accounting and finance roles in both public and private sector organisations. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to deal with complex accounting and financial issues in a range of employment contexts. The focus of the course will enhance your ability to analyse any situation and make sound strategic decisions.
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAFN570 | Taxation | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MAFN551 | Corporate Reporting | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MAFN550 | Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MFIN500 | Research Methods & Data Analysis | Elective | 7.5 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAFN590 | Business analysis | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MFIN540 | Corporate Finance and Financial Management | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MAFN556 | Market and credit risk management | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MAFN575 | Advanced Taxation | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAFN555 | Managerial Accounting | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MAFN552 | Corporate Governance | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MAFN560 | Audit and Assurance | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| MFIN591 | Real Estate Investment and Finance | Elective | 7.5 |
To qualify for the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance degree students are required to complete a programme of study totaling 90 ECTS over a period of 18 months. The MSc in Accounting and Finance Programme of study is organized in one-semester individual modules (15-week including reading period and examinations). Thus a typical student can complete the Programme in 3 semesters totaling 12 modules.
The programme incorporates many strong practical components. Students are required to examine case-studies and deliver a professionally written report.
Modules are to be delivered during weekends twice a month during the Autumn and Spring Semesters. The full syllabus material of all modules will be delivered to students through face-to-face teaching during these weekends.
Support material for the lectures, including all electronic files used by the instructor during the lecture as well as any lecture notes that are distributed in class will be provided on-line through Moodle. Moodle is also be used for interacting with students and communicating additional material that may be relevant to the subjects taught; for providing material that students can review in preparation for the next class; for providing material and feedback to students in the context of formative and/or summative assessments aimed at helping them to better understand and learn the material taught.
| ECTS | |
| Compulsory modules | 75 |
| Electives | 15 |
| Total ECTS | 90 |
The Master in Business Administration (MBA) is aimed primarily at graduates of Law, Economics and Polytechnic Schools, as well as graduates of all general and special departments of Business Administration. The general admission criteria are based on the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies and the suitability of the candidate for the Master in Business Administration (MBA) of study that has been applied for. The University’s admission policy is to make admission offers to applicants who are judged to have the background and abilities to have a reasonable expectation of success in the MBA program to which they are made an offer and who are likely to benefit from university study. The Master in Business Administration (MBA) Coordinator will be actively involved in the review of applications and his approval will be required before admitting any student to the MBA program.
The University offers equal opportunities to all students regardless of their physical abilities. Candidates who have some form of disability, which is mentioned in their application, will be examined on equal terms as all other candidates. The candidates should explain in their application form the nature of their disability and inform the admissions office concerning the special needs they will require during their studies.
For a candidate to be considered for admission to the Master in Business Administration (MBA) he/she needs to complete an Application Form, obtainable from the Admissions Office. Once completed the application form should be returned directly to that Admissions Office together with the additional documentation required. An electronic version of the Application Form can be downloaded from the Admissions Office home page or submitted on-line.
Candidates may apply at any time during the year, though admissions will be in September and February.
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Satisfactory knowledge of English is essential. The minimum language requirement is a B2 certificate in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale. In the absence of such a certificate/degree, candidates will be asked to sit English language exams in order to prove their satisfactory knowledge. After admission, candidates may be required to take additional instruction in English language.
Tuition Fees
(Full Programme): €12,000
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