International Accounting and Management MSc

Home Postgraduate study Accountancy, Economics and Finance Accounting International Accounting and ManagementInternational Accounting and Management MScHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe aim of the programme is to enhance the research and employment potential of students in the areas of international accounting and management. This is achieved by combining key international business-focused accounting courses as well as management courses which examine the more strategic and quantitative aspects of management. This combination allows successful graduates to develop careers in various organizations, including private companies and the public sector, either as accountants in business or as financially skilled managers who intend to be promoted to more senior managerial positions. Programme duration MSc - 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time PGDip - 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time Programme contentSemester 1 (Sept - Dec) International Accounting Standards Financial Analysis Competitive Strategy One from: Strategic Project Management Work Culture & Organisations Semester 2 (Jan - April) Comparative Financial Reporting Project Management Research Methods One from: Human Resource Management International Managerial Accounting International Trade Law Project Procurement & Contract Management Between May and August students undertake their MSc dissertation. 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. Financial Analysis Semester 1 (mandatory) This course...