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120 Master of Science Programs in Accounting

A Master of Science gives the graduate many opportunities to obtain the specific skills they need for success in their chosen field of employment. They learn research skills and develop the understanding they need to work in many professional positions. The MSc in Accounting can provide access to the specific knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to obtain lucrative employment opportunities.… Read more

An MSc in Accounting typically prepares students through financial statement analysis courses, strategic cost analysis, advanced auditing, business strategy, tax strategies, economics, statistics, and many relevant electives. The courses will prepare students to fill jobs that require business strategy, consultation, business management, decision-making, and more. Other areas such as financial reporting and analysis may also be part of this program. The technical and practical aspects of accounting responsibilities will be covered throughout the course of the program.

Accountants often benefit from higher degrees. More education often translates into better pay and higher level positions. The master’s program prepares students for the CPA Exam and other evaluations that employers may have in mind. In addition to these benefits, the student often obtains management training, information about opening their own businesses, and a foundation for a wide variety of careers.

The cost of participation in an MSc in Accounting is not the same from one school to another. The cost will also vary across countries. The investment required to participate in the program should be taken into consideration when choosing a school, but should not be the only consideration.

Most of the careers available upon completion of this program are related directly to the accounting field, such as Chartered Accounting, tax work for corporations, and work for the law enforcement or other government agencies. Some of the job titles for graduates include chief financial officer, controller, certified public accountant, auditor, investigative accountant, and personal financial planner.

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Seton Hall University Online

South Orange , USA

Through online programs such as our M.S. in Accounting, we offer an intellectually challenging environment, real-world experiences and the support of a close-knit community th ... +

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Through online programs such as our M.S. in Accounting, we offer an intellectually challenging environment, real-world experiences and the support of a close-knit community that propels great minds. -

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Part-time

18 months

English

Online

Master of Science in Accounting

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Utica College Online

Utica , USA

In as little as two years, you'll gain the skills you need to lead and prepare to sit for the CPA exam. Learn how to examine records, reconcile accounts, prepare financial rep ... +

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In as little as two years, you'll gain the skills you need to lead and prepare to sit for the CPA exam. Learn how to examine records, reconcile accounts, prepare financial reports, complete tax returns, and evaluate business finances to make recommendations that improve efficiencies or reduce costs. -

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Part-time

20 - 24 months

English

Online

MSc Global Accounting

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GISMA ULaw

Berlin , Germany

The MSc Global Accounting course is designed for those who want to develop their understanding of accounting in a global context. With a strong focus on employability, this pr ... +

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The MSc Global Accounting course is designed for those who want to develop their understanding of accounting in a global context. With a strong focus on employability, this programme is aimed at students who have a numerical background and want to advance or switch to a career in the field. -

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English

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MS Accounting

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Kogod School of Business, American University

Washington , USA

Offered by the Kogod School of Business, the Accounting (MS) program provides advanced study for students with undergraduate accounting degrees who seek a fifth year of profes ... +

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Offered by the Kogod School of Business, the Accounting (MS) program provides advanced study for students with undergraduate accounting degrees who seek a fifth year of professional education to satisfy 150-hour CPA licensure requirements. The program is also sufficiently flexible to prepare both students with non-accounting undergraduate business degrees and those with non-business undergraduate degrees for accounting careers in a variety of organizational settings. The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. -

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23 Aug 2021

15 Mar 2021

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Online MSc Accounting and Finance - University of Salford (UK)

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Robert Kennedy College

Salford , United Kingdom

The aim of this course is to provide you with the advanced level skills and knowledge required by personnel in the accounting, finance, and corporate financial industry sector ... +

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The aim of this course is to provide you with the advanced level skills and knowledge required by personnel in the accounting, finance, and corporate financial industry sectors. On completion of the course, you will be able to take advantage of opportunities in either managerial or consulting roles in the corporate sector and finance industries. You will be equipped with the advanced level skills and understanding necessary to effectively and efficiently perform tasks relevant to the corporations or organisations involved with accounting and finance. -

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Part-time

English

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MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF)

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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) School of Business

Kowloon Tong , Hong Kong

The MSc in Applied Accounting and Finance (MScAAF) is a master's degree programme in Hong Kong that integrates applied knowledge and skills in accounting and finance to train ... +

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The MSc in Applied Accounting and Finance (MScAAF) is a master's degree programme in Hong Kong that integrates applied knowledge and skills in accounting and finance to train professionals who will be at home in both fields. The programme emphasizes real, practical international cases. Students acquire an in-depth understanding of and updated knowledge in both accounting and finance. This makes the programme suitable not only for accounting and finance professionals but also for managers and executives in other business areas. -

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Full-time

Part-time

English

Sep 2021

01 Feb 2021

Campus

MSc Accounting

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Alliance Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester

Manchester , United Kingdom

Our new specialist MSc Accounting course will help you develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting as well as your critical thinking. You will b ... +

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Our new specialist MSc Accounting course will help you develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting as well as your critical thinking. You will be introduced to different aspects of accounting research and provided guidance in conducting the research. You will advance their thinking and debate about contemporary issues in financial reporting, management account, auditing and governance. These skills are not only valued by employers but also prepare students for a research career in academia. -

MSc

Full-time

12 months

English

Sep 2021

Campus

Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

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University of Malta

Valletta , Malta

The multi-disciplinary Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies aims to attract students having an undergraduate first degree in ICT, Business or La ... +

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The multi-disciplinary Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies aims to attract students having an undergraduate first degree in ICT, Business or Law. The programme provides for an introduction to the various Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) disciplines to all students coming from the different streams, and provides advanced units to students within their specific stream. -

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Part-time

3 semesters

English

Campus

MS in Accounting

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University of Maryland College Park

College Park , USA

The Master of Science in Accounting program produces highly trained accounting professionals who are prepared for the accountability and the expanded role accounting plays in ... +

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The Master of Science in Accounting program produces highly trained accounting professionals who are prepared for the accountability and the expanded role accounting plays in consulting, information management and strategic planning. -

MSc

Full-time

Part-time

10 - 16 months

English

Campus

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

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School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg

Gothenburg , Sweden

The Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management is a degree program that prepares students for qualified work within the fields of accounting and financial manage ... +

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The Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management is a degree program that prepares students for qualified work within the fields of accounting and financial management, both in the private and public sectors. -

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Full-time

2 years

English

Campus

MSc in Accounting, Auditing and Control - Specialisation Accounting and Auditing

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Erasmus School of Economics - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rotterdam , Netherlands

Do you want to play a pivotal role in the accounting, auditing or controlling branch? The interactive Accounting, Auditing and Control programme at Erasmus School of Economics ... +

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Do you want to play a pivotal role in the accounting, auditing or controlling branch? The interactive Accounting, Auditing and Control programme at Erasmus School of Economics prepares you to do just that. It equips you with the skills to provide stakeholders with transparency through the collection, presentation and critical assessment of all relevant data. -

MSc

Full-time

English

30 Aug 2021

01 May 2021

Campus

MSc in Accounting

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University of Delaware, Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics

Newark , USA

Extend your education and advance your studies in each of the major areas of accounting — financial, managerial, information systems, auditing, and taxation, as well as suppor ... +

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Extend your education and advance your studies in each of the major areas of accounting — financial, managerial, information systems, auditing, and taxation, as well as supporting fields of finance and quantitative methods. -

MSc

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Part-time

English

Feb 2021

Campus

MSc in Forensic Accounting

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield , United Kingdom

This course will provide you with an insight into forensic accounting and specifically the two main subject areas of investigations and dispute advisory services. You increase ... +

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This course will provide you with an insight into forensic accounting and specifically the two main subject areas of investigations and dispute advisory services. You increase your knowledge of the legal framework as it relates to the law of evidence, and undertake a range of modules covering other forensic-related areas such as financial analysis and electronic crime. -

MSc

Full-time

12 months

English

Sep 2021

31 Aug 2021

Campus

MSc in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)

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University of Bolton - Online Studies

London , United Kingdom

Aligned to follow the final ACCA examinations, our MSc in Accountancy and Financial Management Top-Up programme is designed to support your career development in business, acc ... +

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Aligned to follow the final ACCA examinations, our MSc in Accountancy and Financial Management Top-Up programme is designed to support your career development in business, accounting and financial management roles. It offers finance, accountancy and broader management knowledge that can be central to success in many private and public sector industries. -

MSc

Full-time

2 semesters

English

Online

MSc International Accounting and Finance

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University of Stirling

Stirling , United Kingdom

Accounting and finance roles have increasingly taken on an international dimension. With growing globalisation and the convergence of international accounting practices, this ... +

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Accounting and finance roles have increasingly taken on an international dimension. With growing globalisation and the convergence of international accounting practices, this course meets the business world’s demand for graduates who are educated to Masters level in International Accounting and Finance. -

MSc

Full-time

12 months

English

01 Feb 2021

Campus