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Master Program in Accounting and Financial Management

The Master program in Accounting and Financial Management is an in-depth education in external accounting, financial control, and financing. A faculty active in research, practice, and regulation will equip you to produce and analyze high-quality information to guide organizations in investment decisions, planning, performance evaluation, restructuring, and financing activities. We place great emphasis on the interaction between theory and practice, as well as current developments in digitalization and sustainability.

Program Description

The program focuses on building competencies in both accounting and financing, necessary for understanding the interplay between different financial processes under constantly changing conditions in today's complex society. Our program stands out by offering these competencies, built from a strong research base around sustainability aspects. Knowledge in both accounting and financing with a strong sustainability perspective equips you with highly sought-after knowledge and prepares you for qualified work in the field of accounting and financing.

Unique Balanced Program with Clear Sustainability Profile

You will receive an education balanced between financial control, external accounting, and financing. Financial control focuses on the design and use of control systems from both strategic and process-oriented perspectives. External accounting courses deal with valuation issues that companies handle in their financial accounting and the importance of these issues for users of financial reports. Financial reports as a means of communication are also discussed. Financing courses focus on long-term decision-making regarding investments, financing, and risk management. The role of markets, information, and incentives is also considered.

Through lectures and case studies, you will develop your knowledge in oral and written communication, analytical problem-solving, information seeking, project management, and teamwork. You can specialize in the field of accounting and financing or broaden your skills with elective courses from other programs.

Opportunities for Interaction and Engagement

Throughout the program, you will have opportunities to relate theoretical knowledge to contemporary developments in the surrounding society. We often have guest lectures, some of which offer an organizational perspective and discuss how different theories can be linked to unique situations, while others provide a background, trends, and general development in the field. You will work with case studies and develop the ability to analyze current practices within organizations with the support of the theory you study. Today's development in sustainability and digitalization affects current practices in accounting and financing. Our program regularly examines these challenges and gives you opportunities to engage with them.

International Atmosphere

An international atmosphere gives you the opportunity to experience other cultures, improve your communication skills, and build a global network of friends. You will be part of a dynamic and international student group.

You can also spend time at one of our partner universities. More information about exchange studies on this program can be found under the heading "Studies Abroad."

Who Should Apply?

• Are you an analytical, meticulous, and persistent person who wants to work as a consultant, in auditing, or in a company's finance department?
• Do you like building bridges between theoretical and practical knowledge?
• Are you interested in quantitative analysis?

Then apply to the Master program in Accounting and Financial Management.

Program Details

• Program Code: S2REF
• Level: Advanced
• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 120 higher education credits (hp)
• Teaching Form: Campus
• Language: English
• Study Pace: 100%
• Study Period: Day
• Location: Göteborg
• Start/End: 31 August 2026 - 4 June 2028
• Application Period: 16 March 2026 - 15 April 2026
• Application Code: GU-82006

Education Plan

The education plan includes courses in external accounting, financial control, and financing, with a focus on sustainability and digitalization.

Eligibility and Selection

Eligibility

General entry requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 180 higher education credits, hp) from an internationally recognized university
• Knowledge of English equivalent to studies in English at the upper secondary school level, i.e., English 6/English B or equivalent level from an internationally recognized test

Program-specific entry requirements:

• 60 hp in business administration and 30 hp in economics, or 60 hp in economics and 30 hp in business administration, and a specialization in accounting or financing/financial management, and at least 15 hp in statistics or 7.5 hp in statistics and 7.5 hp in quantitative methods and/or mathematics

Instructions for Application

Read more about how to apply to the Master's program.

Selection

Applicants who meet both the general and program-specific entry requirements are divided into 3 groups. First, places are allocated to applicants in selection group 1, and only if there are places left are they given to applicants in selection group 2, and finally to selection group 3.

Group 1 consists of applicants with a GMAT result. Applicants are ranked based on their GMAT test result.

Group 2 consists of applicants ranked based on their letter of motivation.

Group 3 consists of applicants ranked based on the number of higher education credits. Applicants are ranked based on the credits reported by the last application date (maximum 165 credits).

If several applicants have the same merit value, a draw is used.

Applicants with a GMAT result or a letter of motivation who do not meet the minimum requirements are placed in selection group 3.

After the Studies

After completing your studies, you will receive a Master of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Accounting and Financial Management.

Examples of workplaces where our graduated students end up include accounting firms, financial consulting firms, and finance departments, with roles such as auditor, controller, and financial analyst.

You will be equipped for employment in a variety of professions, both in the private and public sectors. The following jobs are examples of what you can work with:

• Chief Controller
• Management Consultant
• CFO
• External Accounting Expert
• Financial Analyst
• Auditor

Studies Abroad

Many of our students choose to go on exchange. By studying abroad, you get the opportunity to experience a new academic environment, a new culture, and gather new experiences and perspectives. The School of Business, Economics and Law and the University of Gothenburg collaborate with a large number of partner universities spread all over the world. Please visit the International Office for further information.