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Choose the MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability, from Durham University Business School, an online, executive-level programme delivered in a part-time format.
The programme is specifically designed for accounting and auditing professionals, or those interested in developing their data analytics and sustainability knowledge, skills and capabilities in the area of accounting.
Flexible study options to meet your learning journey
Offering great flexibility, the study programme has been created to allow you to continue in full-time employment, enabling you to achieve your personal and career aspirations, whilst also contributing to your CPD obligations. You can tailor your study journey through the MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability programme, opting to complete the full four-year programme for the MSc qualification, or, depending on your circumstances, exit earlier with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
Delivered in three phases over 48 months, you will need to study and successfully complete the modules in each phase, before advancing to the next:
You will enhance your awareness of technology, data analytics, ML and AI in the related fields of accounting and auditing, while improving your analytical skills and knowledge in sustainability, integrated reporting, and ESG areas, including ESG investment ratings and assurance analytics.
The programme is delivered by Durham University Business School, accredited by the AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, and recognised for its academic rigor and commitment to excellence. You will learn from an outstanding academic team, world-class experts in their fields, which is reflected in their research, innovation and teaching.
Course structure
Modules have been designed on this innovative new programme as a blend of academic knowledge, research and practitioner insight. You will study analytics within the context of accounting and be able to link to the various sustainability issues that affect organisational survival. Additionally, the programme provides hands-on experience in developing an analytical mindset, data interpretation, and insights development skills, alongside improving your technology and sustainability literacy.
The programme also offers a unique opportunity to build knowledge and skills in the high-demand areas of digitalisation and sustainability, giving you confidence in the level of quality of the service you’ll provide.
You can tailor your study journey through the MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability programme, opting to complete the full four-year programme for the MSc qualification, or, depending on your circumstances, exit earlier with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
The full study programme is delivered in three phases over 48 months:
Phase 1 - Postgraduate Certificate in Accounting Analytics & SustainabilityTo achieve the PG Certificate level you will study:
Phase 2 – Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Analytics & Sustainability To achieve the PG Diploma, you will need to successfully complete Phase 1, then you will study:
Phase 3 – MSc Accounting Analytics & Sustainability To achieve the MSc you will need to successfully complete Phases 1 and 2, then you will study:
Fees
Visit the MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability webpage for more information on fees and funding.
Durham University Business School
Founded in 1965, Durham University Business School is one of the longest established business schools in the UK. The School is one of an elite group of institutions in the UK to be accredited by all three major bodies – AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. With a portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes, Durham University Business School combines academic excellence and incisive research with exceptional global business connections and excellent career development opportunities. The Business School is integral to Durham University, a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of the UK’s leading research universities. Research is at the core of Durham University, home to talented researchers and scholars from around the world, tackling global issues, and making a difference. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 90% of research was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
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.
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About Durham University Business School Founded 1965, our Business School is one of the longest established in the UK and one of an elite group of ins...