International Accounting and Environmental Economics MSc

Home Postgraduate study Accountancy, Economics and Finance Accounting International Accounting and Environmental EconomicsInternational Accounting and Environmental Economics MScHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThis 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. It will also develop critical awareness of current issues in research and knowledge creation within international accounting and environmental economics and develop the ability to apply a range of quantitative techniques to different types of data, as well as to evaluate a range of theories appropriate to research in these fields. Students taking the programme are likely to find jobs in banks, non-governmental organisations and government institutions, in both developed economies and emerging/ developing economies. Programme duration Full-time: 12 months (MSc), 9 months (PG Diploma) Part-time: 24 months (MSc), 21 months (PG Diploma) Programme contentSemester 1 (Sept - Dec) International Accounting Standards Climate Change: Causes and Impacts Environmental and Energy Economics One from: Corporate Social Responsibility Development Economics 1 Financial Analysis Semester 2 (Jan - April) International Managerial Accounting Research Methods Two from: Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Comparative Financial...