Corporate Governance & Accountability [MSc]

University of Glasgow
4.5
4 reviews
  • I couldn't ask for better. It was so interesting in studying here. The lecturers are so good and helpful. The whole staff is so friendly and the course was pretty intense.
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  • If you are a party animal, bookworm there is always something for you. It is a great place to get busy and enjoy. I am recommending this to everyone
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  • It was a good experience in all, everything was perfect and a good place to study and explore life in general. The university life is fantastic, all I figured is vacation time was too less. Overall, I had a nice time and it was full of fun and information.
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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

While you will receive a grounding in finance and governance in the first part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to specialise in law, management, ethics or engage in further studies in accountancy or finance. Your studies will balance critical engagement with theory and research, knowledge and understanding of techniques, and the development of the analytic skills needed for the effective management of governance and accountability in complex environments. Our staff have close connections to the accounting and finance profession. Many of our graduates have attained various positions in the financial sector, in industry and commerce, and in the public sector.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • I couldn't ask for better. It was so interesting in studying here. The lecturers are so good and helpful. The whole staff is so friendly and the course was pretty intense.
    ← | →
  • If you are a party animal, bookworm there is always something for you. It is a great place to get busy and enjoy. I am recommending this to everyone
    ← | →
  • It was a good experience in all, everything was perfect and a good place to study and explore life in general. The university life is fantastic, all I figured is vacation time was too less. Overall, I had a nice time and it was full of fun and information.
    ← | →
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4.4
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Edward

4.5
26/05/2019
About the course: I couldn't ask for better. It was so interesting in studying here. The lecturers are so good and helpful. The whole staff is so friendly and the course was pretty intense.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Will

4.0
26/05/2019
About the course: If you are a party animal, bookworm there is always something for you. It is a great place to get busy and enjoy. I am recommending this to everyone
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

jiahao shi

4.5
25/05/2019
About the course: It was a good experience in all, everything was perfect and a good place to study and explore life in general. The university life is fantastic, all I figured is vacation time was too less. Overall, I had a nice time and it was full of fun and information.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Amy Frame

5.0
22/05/2019
About the course: I am in my 3rd year and it is worth all the work. Glasgow is amazing and helpful. It provides you good resources to be the best version of yourself. There is always so much going.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Finance
  • Governance
  • Accounting
  • Accounting MBA
  • Management
  • IT Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Law
  • IT Development
  • IT Law
  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Ethics

Course programme

This programme offers a strong financial theme in the first semester, but allows students the chance of specialisation through further studies in finance, management or law. Teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

You will take three core courses, three optional courses and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of dissertation, on an accounting-related theme, which gives you the flexibility to specialise based on your chosen area of interest.

Core courses
  • Management accounting and control
  • Foundations of international corporate finance
  • International corporate governance and accountability.
Optional courses
  • Audit, risk and control
  • Accounting & business ethics
  • Governing risk & uncertainty
  • Human rights and business
  • Responsible banking and development finance
  • Social accounting, reporting and finance.

Additional information

This is a new degree programme and will be of interest if you are considering a career in the ethical or compliance functions of businesses. It will also be of interest to non-financial managers who find themselves taking on compliance roles.

The programme combines finance with governance in the first semester, while in the second semester you will have an opportunity to specialise in law, management, ethics, or to engage in further studies in accountancy or finance.

Your studies will balance critical engagement with theory and research, knowledge and...

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Corporate Governance & Accountability [MSc]

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