MSc Accounting and Finance
Commencement:
1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)
Duration:
1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)
Schedule:
Monday - Friday evenings
Language:
English
The postgraduate programme in Accounting and Finance is designed to meet the needs of an economic environment, where specialized knowledge acts as an added value. It is designed based on the needs of the Greek and International employment market, as described by international professional associations, such as the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst). Furthermore, the programme provides students with the advanced knowledge necessary to continue their studied in a doctoral programme.
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Autumn Semester
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- 20 creditsFinancial Markets and InstrumentsThis module is designed to offer in-depth knowledge of the functions and operations of financial markets and financial assets. Students are expected to develop the knowledge and skills to understand and manage financial products that belong to the major traditional and alternative asset classes. The module also covers some of the latest developments in the investment universe, namely, structured finance products.20 creditsInternational Accounting and Financial ReportingThis module provides students with knowledge of both the theory and practical application of international financial reporting principles regarding the preparation, presentation and publication of both financial statements and consolidated financial statements. This module also focuses on the differences between international and Greek accounting standards regarding special topics in the field of accounting practice.10 creditsQuantitative Techniques for Accounting and FinanceThis module is designed to introduce students to the essential tools for working with financial data. It focuses on the student as a user of quantitative techniques and prepares him/her for applying methodology and producing results for a Master’s level research project. Basic undergraduate knowledge of mathematics and statistics is assumed.10 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below
Spring Semester
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- 20 creditsCorporate FinanceThis module analyses in depth the concepts of corporate finance and explores the perceptions of the investment process in both riskless and risky environments, the cost of capital, the financing decision, the dividend decision and the market value of corporations. The module combines both theoretical and empirical analysis through case studies.20 creditsManagement AccountingThis module aims to familiarise students with how management accounting is used to support decision making, planning, monitoring and evaluating the performance within organisations. It also focuses on strategic management accounting and cost accounting theory and practice.10 creditsInternational Business FinanceThe purpose of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of specific issues in international finance. Both relevant theoretical and empirical works will be highlighted, in order to ignite a discussion and analysis of the financial issues facing firms and investors when they operate in an international setting.10 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below60 creditsResearch Methods and DissertationThis module builds the students’ knowledge and skills on completing a final dissertation for a Master’s degree. Thus, students learn how to create valid research questions, to produce relative to the subject of their dissertation literature review, to conduct empirical analysis based on the knowledge gained through the MSc in Accounting and Finance Programme and to explain their empirical findings.
Optional Modules
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- 10 creditsFinancial Statement AnalysisThe module provides students a deep and realistic approach to financial statement analysis Students examine the techniques used in analysing and interpreting a firm’s published financial statements, taking into account the relative economic environment. It also examines the conventions and complexities of company reports and accounts with emphasis on understanding how to assess the financial and trading position of a firm.10 creditsInternational TaxationThis module introduces international taxation for individuals and companies. It refers to the OECD Model Tax Convention and analyses the basic principles of Double Tax Conventions and how these work in practice. In the second part of this module, the EU tax Directives will be presented and the most important cases in the field of direct taxation of the European Court of Justice will be thoroughly discussed.10 creditsPortfolio ManagementThis module offers students the opportunity to learn and practice portfolio management. The primary aim of the module is to teach students how to combine various securities in order to form efficient portfolios. Students firstly acquire a rigid understanding of the investment universe and the process of securities selection. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to manage their own fictitious portfolio.10 creditsAudit and AssuranceThis module focuses on the role of the external and internal auditor in assessing the reliability of financial statements and the internal control systems of the business under review. The process of audit, from planning to the expression of an opinion, is examined.
