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MSc International Accounting and Governance

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time

Masters Degree Description

With our MSc in International Accounting and Governance you'll be prepared for the global financial industry. You'll cover specialist topics like international corporate governance, as well as the fundamentals of accounting.

Through this course, you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills in international accounting. You’ll apply the diverse range of skills you learn to many sectors and economies. The experience you build will enable you to contribute to the improvement of financial information systems out in the workplace.

There’s an increasing worldwide interest in governance as it relates to finance, accounting, and management. Finance governance is central to Environmental, Social and Governance principles, which inform United Nations Sustainable Development goals. Governance is also closely associated with Principles of Responsible Management Education. This course will provide you with a valuable understanding of governance and its impact on the financial industry.

On this master's course, you'll have the opportunity to specialise through studying an optional module in either Corporate Governance, Islamic Accounting, or Finance and Governance.

From your studies you can expect to gain:

  • an understanding of sustainable business practices
  • extensive employability opportunities
  • confidence in making managerial decisions in an international governance context
  • critical evaluation skills in accounting, governance and finance
  • informed perspectives on international accounting and finance theories

Entry Requirements

To apply for our MSc in International Accounting and Governance, you’ll need a 2:1 degree from one of the following subjects:

  • engineering
  • humanities
  • business
  • mathematics
  • physical sciences
  • information systems
  • management
  • social sciences

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

Module Details

You must study the following modules :

Dissertation in Accounting, Finance and Management

Executive Compensation

Foundations of Research in Accounting and Finance

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Fundamentals of Management Accounting

International Corporate Governance

Islamic Accounting, Finance and Governance

You must also choose from the following modules :

Accounting for Corporate Performance and Accountability

Emerging International Green Accounting Technologies, AI, Innovation and Sustainability
Financial Reporting and Markets

International Accounting and Taxation

Sustainability Accounting and Reporting

Sustainable Finance

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