Study Details: MSc, PG Dip Full-time 12 months, Part-time 24 months
This programme will enhance the research and employment potential of students in the areas of international accounting and environmental economics. This is achieved by combining key international, business-focused accounting courses, with courses which examine the economic issues involved in environmental economic development. It will provide students with a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts related to accounting and environmental economics and detailed knowledge of one or more specialisms related to these subjects.
A good Honours degree (first or second class) or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.
Scotland/Non-UK EU: £6,210, England/Northern Ireland/Wales: £7,330, Overseas: £13,500
Semester 1 (Sept – Dec)
• International Accounting Standards
• Climate Change: Causes and Impacts
• Two optional courses
Semester 2 (Jan – April)
• International Managerial Accounting
• Environmental Energy and Economics
• Research Methods
• One optional course
Optional courses include:
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Development Economics
• Comparative Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Corporate Social Responsibility
The MSc dissertation is then undertaken between May and August.
International Accounting Standards Semester 1, Mandatory. Evaluate theories and empirical studies in the areas covered by international standards of accounting, analyse the outcome of the standard setting process from different theoretical perspectives, and assess observed practices in terms of regulatory and cultural frameworks.
Climate Change: Causes and Impacts Semester 1 Mandatory. The course aims to understand the science behind climatic systems, natural variations and anthropogenically induced changes to global and regional climate. It also emphasises the multidisciplinary nature of the study of causes and impacts on physical, chemical and biological systems in context with political and socio-economic reactions and actions.
International Managerial Accounting Semester 2 Mandatory. Develops understanding and analytical skills of management accounting in an international and comparative context. Includes the changing roles of accountants in a global environment, culture and complexity in management accounting, and managerial accounting in the strategic environment.
Environmental Energy and Economics Semester 2 Mandatory. This course looks at how particular analytical techniques can be applied to understanding energy markets and environmental issues – carbon emissions and climate change in particular. It also look at how to use the results from this analysis are used to understand, critique, and formulate policy relating to environment issues, carbon emissions and energy markets.
Research Methods Semester 2, Mandatory. Looking at both qualitative and quantitative techniques this course will equip students with the means to develop and carry out their own research projects and to evaluate the contributions of others.
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