Program Overview

Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing for Sustainable Business Management

The Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing for Sustainable Business Management is a 60-credit program designed to equip students with advanced skills in international accounting and sustainability reporting. The program is taught by a diverse team of experienced faculty who combine academic research with real-world industry insight.

Programme Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and auditing principles, as well as sustainable business practices. The curriculum includes courses on strategy and management control, international accounting and auditing, and sustainability accounting and reporting.

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with advanced skills in international accounting principles and sustainability reporting, making them highly sought after in the job market. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Sustainability consultant
• Audit specialist
• Accounting consultant
• CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Hands-on Learning

The program includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) track, which allows students to engage in hands-on challenges faced by real-world organizations with a sustainability and ethics lens. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and organizations, work on projects that address pressing sustainability and ethical issues, and develop practical solutions that can be implemented by partnering organizations.

International Perspective

The program embraces an international perspective on accounting and auditing standards for sustainable business management. The curriculum is carefully crafted to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both advanced accounting and auditing perspectives and sustainable business practices.

Programme Information

• Level: Second Cycle
• Programme code: SAAC2
• Degree: Degree of Master (60 credits)
• Entry requirements: Bachelor of Science with the equivalence of 180 credits, including at least 90 credits in business administration, with at least 15 credits in intermediate accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, auditing, and at least 15 credits in statistics/business methods, and an independent project comprising 15 credits in business administration or equivalent. English 6, or English level 2 or equivalent is also required.
• Application Start: Autumn 2026, week 36
• Rate of study: 100%
• Form of study: Campus education
• Location: Kristianstad
• Language of instruction: English
• Application code: HKR-09GJD
• Total tuition fee: 110,000 SEK (EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees)

Research Areas

The program provides a strong foundation for academic research, and graduates will be well-prepared to pursue a research career and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in international accounting, auditing, and sustainability practices.