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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
MSc Accounting and Finance - Κεντρική Εικόνα

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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In a dynamic economic environment, where everything changes, the professions of economic / financial manager and accountant are two options with great prospects, especially for those who want acquire a successful carrier not only as business executives but also as independent freelancers. The program offers: • Fluency Finance. • Expertise in the field of Accounting and Finance. • Knowledge of the international and the Greek economic environment and business requirements of this. • Develop knowledge and skills necessary to enable graduates to pursue a successful career in both international and domestic economic environment in the area of accounting and financial. 

Advantages of the programme:

1
Expertise in Business Studied
5
Based on Professional needs
2
Specialization in Finance and Accounting
6
Advanced Academic knowledge
3
Cooperation with distinguished UK university
7
Organizing seminars by distinguished professionals
4
Focus on the Latest Developments
8
Experienced Teaching staff, distinguished for their academic and professional skills

Autumn Semester

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  • Financial Markets and Instruments
    20 credits
    Financial Markets and Instruments
    This 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.
  • International Accounting and Financial Reporting
    20 credits
    International Accounting and Financial Reporting
    This 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.
  • Quantitative Techniques for Accounting and Finance
    10 credits
    Quantitative Techniques for Accounting and Finance
    This 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.
  • Optional Module
    10 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below

Spring Semester

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  • Corporate Finance
    20 credits
    Corporate Finance
    This 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.
  • Management Accounting
    20 credits
    Management Accounting
    This 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.
  • International Business Finance
    10 credits
    International Business Finance
    The 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.
  • Optional Module
    10 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below
  • Research Methods and Dissertation
    60 credits
    Research Methods and Dissertation
    This 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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    Notes
  • Autumn Semester
  • Financial Statement Analysis
    10 credits
    Financial Statement Analysis
    The 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.
  • International Taxation
    10 credits
    International Taxation
    This 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.
  • Spring Semester
  • Portfolio Management
    10 credits
    Portfolio Management
    This 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.
  • Audit and Assurance
    10 credits
    Audit and Assurance
    This 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.

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess:

  • a 2nd class honours degree from a UK University, or
  • a Ptychion of 6.0 and above from  an AEI University or
  • a Ptychion of 7.0 and above from a TEI University, or
  • a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above or equivalent qualification.
     
  • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Pass at C1 level
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate  in English (CAE): Grade C and above
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE): Grade b and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Proficiency in English (ECPE): P (Pass) and above.
  • Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)

 

  • For prospective students who do not meet the standard English Language requirements, we offer intensive English sessions.

The philosophy of the programme is to create integrated personalities able to meet any professional and/or academic challenges in the area of accounting and finance. Its goal is to generate elite graduates capable of evolving as corporate and/or individual professionals.


Its objective is to provide students with:

  • Advanced financial knowledge necessary to understand the macro and micro economic environment and its latest developments.
  • The ability to use reliable methods to solve accounting and financial problems from the work field.
  • The key knowledge of investing in both corporate projects and money and capital markets.
  • The fundamentals and advanced accounting and financial knowledge that affect the financial management of a corporation.
  • The  ability to understand and operate under international financial accounting and reporting standards.

While most students will aim to achieve the full Masters qualification, all Masters courses offer the subsidiary awards of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma (both available with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study.

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award  Title Notes
PG Cert Postgraduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance Awarded for 60 credit modules
PG Dip Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance Awarded for 120 credit modules
MSc MSc Accounting and Finance Awarded for 180 credit modules

 
 

Mr Elias Pavlou was educated both in Australia and the UK. He received his first degree in mathematics by the University of Wollongong, Australia. He continued his tertiary studies in the University of NSW, Australia where he acquired a Masters in Statistics. Later on, while working in the city of London as an analyst, he completed a Masters degree in Finance at the University of London, Birkbeck college.

For the past 5 years Mr Pavlou has been working at the Business College of Athens where he is teaching quantitative modules and research methods both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

He had also been employed by the Open University in England for a number of years. There, he taught courses in the area of statistics and mathematics. He gained experience in offering learning to students coming from diverse educational, cultural and work backgrounds. His first teaching position was at the London South Bank University where he had the opportunity to teach Research methods at post graduate level within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Prior to his teaching career he had been working for about 15 years as a Research Analyst for blue chip companies both in Australia and the City of London. His duties involved proactively supporting the investment management decision making in the areas of performance, fund appraisals and pricing. Companies in which he was employed include:

  • Morley Fund Management, UK
  • Aviva Insurance Group, UK
  • American Express Europe, UK
  • Yasuda Kasai Europe, UK
  • Royal and Sun Alliance, UK and Australia
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