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The Master of Science (MSc) program in Accounting and Finance is designed to provide students with a curriculum that combines advanced accounting practices, financial analysis techniques, and finance. The program also prepares students to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the financial sector, where sustainability and AI play increasingly central roles.

Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations of accounting and finance while exploring how sustainable practices and AI-driven strategies can drive financial performance, mitigate risks, and promote responsible decision-making. Students learn to utilize advanced tools and analytical methods, such as those applying artificial intelligence in financial analysis and decision-making. They will also gain hands-on experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.

Master in Accounting and Finance is designed to provide students with a curriculum that combines advanced accounting practices, financial analysis techniques, and finance. The program also prepares students to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the financial sector, where sustainability and AI play increasingly central roles.

Applicants with the following degrees and studies are eligible:

A 3- or 4-year or equivalent Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or an accredited university of applied sciences/ polytechnic level. Also, the degree must give the right to apply for university-level master's studies in the country concerned. The grade point average GPA of the degree used as the basis for the application must be at least 3.5/5 (on a 5-point scale). A minimum of 60 ECTS* in academic business studies is required. In addition, a minimum of 5 ECTS of quantitative research methods is required. Language, communication, research method studies, internships, and final thesis/exam/project are not included in the above-mentioned studies. However, one course in economics, one course in logistics, one course in mathematics, and one course in business law may be included in the above-mentioned studies. If an applicant has several higher education degrees or separate studies in higher education that are not part of a degree, all these academic business studies can be considered when defining the applicant’s eligibility.

1 ECTS credit = a workload of 27 hours (lectures, assignments, etc.)

If you have not completed your Bachelor's degree by the application deadline, you are still eligible to apply. In this case, you may be admitted to the Master's degree program on the condition that you graduate and send an officially attested copy of the degree certificate to the University no later than 9 August 2024 at 15.00 (Helsinki time GMT+3). If you do not submit the degree certificate to the University in time, this conditional admission will expire.

Applicants holding a provisional degree certificate may also apply for the program. That is, the degree must be verifiably completed and the required documents for the completion of this degree must be submitted.

Regardless of your educational background, you must apply to our program with your Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree.

Applicants with a Finnish higher university degree in business administration [Master of Science (in the field of Economics and Business Administration)] or equivalent are not eligible. This applies also to those applicants who will graduate [Master of Science (in the field of Economics and Business Administration)] before the right to study begins.

In addition, applicants who have completed a higher university degree leading to a higher university degree that does not include a lower university degree (e.g., a Finnish master's degree completed before the two-tier degree system) may be selected to complete a Master's degree.

Applicants selected to pursue the Master’s degree may be required to take supplementary studies; this is defined on an individual basis and will be included in the study plan for the student.

Admissions Option 2

Master's Degree Program in Sustainability Leadership 120 ECTS (Master of Science, Economics and Business Administration)

Advanced level -studies in Accounting and Finance 70 ECTS* (courses in Major 30 ECTS; Master's Thesis and Seminar 40 ECTS)

Other Studies (including methodological studies min. 10 ECTS and language and culture studies min. 4 ECTS) 50 ECTS

Every new student will create a personal study plan (PSP) with the Programme Coordinator in the first Autumn.

Smart Start Guide (PDF file) for the new AFI students has been sent by email and at the beginning of the autumn semester can be found in our Study Community (requires UEF log-in) as well.

The university's instructions for thesis submission and evaluation can be found in the Kamu Student Handbook.

UEF Business School's forms and instructions for Master's Thesis and graduation can be found in our Study Community (requires UEF login).

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