Master's Programme in Accounting and Auditing

While studying

The first semester focuses on developing profound knowledge in accounting and auditing. Two of the modules are devoted to learning about financial reporting in publicly traded companies by applying the international accounting standards. In learning about the reporting requirement, sustainability reporting plays an important role. Performance measurements including sustainability indicators are also an important part of the first semester. Finally, a solid theoretical and practical foundation in auditing is provided. While the financial audit is in focus, the role of sustainability assurance is also discussed.

The education builds on international accounting and auditing standards making the program relevant for international students. Ethical issues and sustainability perspectives of relevance for decision making and reporting are stressed throughout the program.

During the second semester you study corporate governance, research methods and a master thesis. The modules on corporate governance and quantitative research methods are specially designed to be relevant for you studying accounting and auditing on this program.   The second half of the semester is dedicated to writing the master thesis.

About our research in Accounting

Within Accounting, we have a broad interest in auditing. Our auditing research focuses, for example, on audit quality, audit teams, auditors’ going concern reporting and audit fees. We also do sustainability research, financial reporting research and research about intangibles in firms.

Read about some of our researchers in Accounting

We integrate competencies in our programmes

In our programmes and courses we focus on competencies that are needed for your future professional life.

Programme overview

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program will be well positioned to peruse a career in the accounting industry. The program will prepare you for working as an accountant, consultant or auditor at audit firms. You are also well trained for various job tasks as an accountant or controller in small and large corporations and organizations. The international characteristic of the program makes it suitable for those preparing for an international career. When graduating from this program, you are eligible for PhD education in Business Administration at USBE.