University of Edinburgh Business School

Maestría Contable y Gestión Financiera

Semester 1

Compulsory Courses:

• Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance
• International Financial Reporting & Financial Markets
• Financial Management & Control

Semester 2

Curso obligatorio:

• Current Issues in Accounting

Option Courses (Group 1)

• Quantitative Methods in Accounting & Finance II
• Qualitative Research Methods in Accounting

Cursos Opcionales (Grupo 2)

• Accounting and Sustainability
• Auditing and Modern Society
• Investment Management
• Blockchain, Governance and Policy
• International Climate Finance

Verano (mayo-agosto)

• Dissertation

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

• Desarrollar una comprensión crítica de las teorías relevantes y la aplicación práctica en una amplia gama de temas de contabilidad y gestión financiera.
• Evaluate and critically analyse the effectiveness of financial control within an organisation
• Desarrollar una comprensión crítica de los problemas actuales en contabilidad y gestión financiera, con especial consideración a la sostenibilidad y la ética.
• Develop a critical understanding of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and apply such skills in both academic and practical contexts

Graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Transitioning into a future career after achieving a degree is a priority for our students. We therefore have specialist support available.

Graduate employment

This programme is highly relevant, reflecting the strong connections we have established with leading companies and professional bodies in Edinburgh, London and beyond, providing practical opportunities to build your skills and confidence. Our strong connection to industry is exemplified by our work in the Credit Research Centre, the Centre for Accounting and Society, and the Centre for Business and Climate Change.

The programme will be of particular interest to those intending to pursue careers in:

• Professional Accountants
• Auditors
• Roles in corporate finance and corporate restructuring such as Financial Controllers, Associates
• Various Analyst roles such as Financial Systems Analyst, Research Analyst, Business Analyst
• Tax-related roles such as Tax Advisor
• Asset Manager
• Working within the public sector or NGOs as advisors or other financial management or accounting-related roles

This programme also lends itself well to those individuals who may wish to go on to pursue research study in the form of a PhD.