Accounting Analytics and Sustainability

Each module will run over a semester of 10 weeks and will normally be delivered through a combination of collaborative work with peers, bespoke learning resources, self-reflection activities and live weekly webinars which will be recorded and shared. Given the part-time structure and the expectation that most students will be in full-time employment whilst studying, you will complete one 15-credit module per semester.

The January – March semester has been left free due to the peak workload within the accounting profession.

You will have cloud-based access to essential software such as Tableau (for visualisation), Excel, STATA, R, MATLAB and Python (for analytics). The programme incorporates contemporary case studies and extensive databases like Reuters, DataStream, WRDS, Refinitiv, and the EY Academic Portal to support your summative and formative assessments, all of which are submitted online.

At the final stage, you will complete a practice-based Research Project to be awarded a Masters degree. The project will be based on an important business issue or opportunity for development, where you can apply your learning to your organisation's real-life example. You’ll be supervised by an academic from the Business School, who has specialist knowledge and expertise in these topics.

Assessment

The course will be assessed based on a selection of assignments which may include data analysis, self-reflection, peer assessment, and case study evaluation, depending on the learning outcomes and nature of each module. All assessments will be submitted online and feedback will be provided electronically.

The MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability programme has been specifically designed for accounting or other professionals interested in developing their data analytics and sustainability knowledge, skills and capabilities in the area of accounting.

What do you need to apply?

• An upper second-class Bachelor Degree, or a recognised professional accounting qualification, or equivalent.
• Lack of formal qualifications is not necessarily a barrier to admission. In such cases, we may ask the candidate to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability in areas such as your management experience, including critical thinking skills and communication skills.
• English language requirements, for applicants whose first language is not English. Further details can be found at Direct Entry English Language Required - Durham University. Where applicants use both written and spoken English in their daily work, we may be able to accept an employer letter confirming this as an alternative to a formal language test.
  

How do I apply? 

You will need to complete the online application form. 

As well as your online application, please submit the following: 

• Your CV or resume including: full details of previous employment, dates of employment, main duties and responsibilities, salary per annum (in £ sterling) and any periods of unemployment including dates and an explanation 
• Copy of your degree certificate (where appropriate) 
• Copy of your English test results (where appropriate) 

Note:Only files of type .doc, .docx, .gif, .jpg, .pdf, .png, .rtf are permitted to be uploaded.The maximum file size is 5MB. 

Technical Requirements

Please view our Computing and Information Services page Your Digitial Equipment for information on hardware specifications to support your studies.

Alternative qualifications

• Other UK qualifications

• EU qualifications 

• International qualifications

International students who do not meet direct entry requirements for this degree might have the option to complete an International Foundation Year.

Home students who do not meet our direct entry requirements, may be eligible for our Foundation Programme which offers multidisciplinary programmes to prepare you for a range of specified degree programmes.  

English language requirements

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As a Business School Masters student, you'll have access to a dedicated postgraduate careers service offering a wide range of opportunities to help you develop the skills necessary for a global career.

We work in partnership with the University's careers team to connect you with events, organisations, or individuals to help kick-start your career. You will have access to one-to-one support on every aspect of the application process, from CV writing to interview techniques.

Our graduates are highly sought after by global employers. Some of our recent graduates now work in sectors including: financial services, healthcare, government and consultancy amongst many others.

Choose an Accounting Masters from Durham, taught by world-class academics from a department with a long history of internationally-recognised research and collaboration with leading businesses and institutions.

The Department of Accounting at Durham University Business School is renowned for its cutting-edge research and world-class faculty. With strong industry connections and collaboration with leading firms, we are closing the gap that has emerged between academic accounting research and the real world of accountancy practice. The department’s three key themes include: accountability, sustainability, and digitisation, shaping and guiding our research and teaching, ensuring our graduates are prepared to address the ethical, environmental, and technological challenges that define and confront modern business practice.

We are proud of be a part of Durham University Business School, one of the UK’s longest established business schools and one of an elite group of institutions to be accredited by all three major accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

For more information see our department pages.

Facilities

Our Masters in Accounting programmes are taught across the Durham University campus by world leading faculty. The Business School is based across two locations - Mill Hill Lane and the new Waterside building, each offering a modern learning environment and study spaces to support you in your learning journey.

Surrounded by Durham’s historic architecture and vibrant city life, students enjoy a unique blend of tradition and innovation, with easy access to cafés, libraries, and excellent transport links, all within a supportive academic community, at the heart of a world-class university.

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