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This programme is designed for students who want to work as an accountant/auditor, financial manager or controller/comptroller. You can study towards one of three Master of Science degrees: Master (60 credits), Continuation Master (75 credits), or Master (120 credits). A Master"s degree in business administration meets international demands.
Employment Market
A business graduate working in a company"s financial division needs knowledge of accounting and control. The Master (60 cr) means a total study period of four years (three in undergraduate study plus one at Master level). If you plan to work as a chartered accountant, a Master (60 credits), or a Continuation Master (75 credits), in business administration is required. The Master (120 cr) is often a requirement for many positions internationally.
Degree
The programme leads to a Master of Science qualification (60/75[82.5] or 120 credits). The degree requirements are specified under the heading "Programme Aims" in the Programme Study Plan.
Further Studies
Graduates are eligible to apply for doctoral programmes in primarily business administration. The discipline in which a doctor"s degree will be awarded depends on the specialisations included in the student"s previous studies. Students also have to meet the specific requirements for doctoral studies in the discipline.
Alumni
This is a new programme and as yet there are no alumni.
Master (60 cr) students study accounting (30 ECTS cr), methodology (15 ECTS cr) and write a degree thesis (15 ECTS cr). Continuation Master students study accounting 30 ECTS cr), methodology (15 ECTS cr) and write a degree thesis (30 ECTS cr). Master (120 cr) students study accounting (30 ECTS cr), methodology (15 ECTS cr), electives (15 ECTS cr), electives in business administration (15 ECTS cr), mandatory course in business administration (15 ECTS cr) and write a degree thesis (30 ECTS cr).
Professional Contact
Throughout the programme, students have the opportunity to make contact with representatives of the business world as guest lecturers and in other ways. Students usually complete their degree thesis in conjunction with one or several companies or other organisations, for instance.
Course of study
The course of study will be made available here in good time before the start of the programme.