Corporate Governance & Accountability (MSc)

The masters in corporate governance & accountability will help you gain an international perspective on key issues in global business and society. Comprehensive in both theory and practice, you will learn about finance, law, ethics, and risk management. 

The programme will prepare you for rewarding careers in compliance, auditing, consulting and management, and help build strong analytical and critical skills.

Why this programme

• Gain a deep understanding of corporate governance and accountability with a global perspective, preparing you to tackle key issues in today's business world.
• Learn the principles of finance, governance, business law, management, and ethics for a strong career foundation. Enjoy small classes for interactive learning and personalised attention.
• Develop skills to critically assess conventional accounting practices through real-world case studies, enhancing your analytical abilities.
• Prepare for careers in compliance, auditing, risk management, and ethical business roles, with strong analytical skills and industry knowledge.
• Benefit from our personalised skills development programme, designed to balance academic learning with employability skills, helping you reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.

Programme structure

• You will take three core and three optional courses and write a dissertation on an accounting and governance related theme.

Core courses

• Dissertation and Research Methods
• Foundations of International Corporate Finance
• International Corporate Governance & Accountability
• Management Accounting and Control

Optional courses

• Accounting & Business Ethics
• Audit, Risk and Control
• Contemporary Issues in Climate Accounting and ESG Reporting
• Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Corporate Reporting
• Data Analytics for Accounting and Audit
• Fundamental Analysis and Stock Valuation
• Governing Risk and Uncertainty
• Human Rights and Business
• Issues in International Corporate Taxation
• Management Accounting for Sustainability and Strategic Decision Making
• Public Sector Financial Management
• Social and Environmental Accounting

Euro-Asian MBA-MSC Programme

• Programme alteration or discontinuation
• The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme.

Career prospects

• Upon completing the programme, you will have a competitive edge when looking for roles in the financial sector relating to corporate governance, general management, compliance, auditing and risk management.
• We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects. 

Entry requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with at least 5 credit bearing modules in Accounting and/or Finance at an average grade of Pass or non-UK equivalent.

Accepted modules

• Only applications that meet or exceed our stated entry requirements will go forward for consideration. Any application that does not will be automatically rejected. Applicants will be made offers based on their relative performance compared to other applicants, taking into account both current GPA, or degree classification, and the relevance of an applicant’s academic background.
• Please note, applications that meet our minimum entry requirements may still be rejected, based on its score in comparison to other applications received during the same round. Please review our stated entry requirements to ensure you meet or exceed them before submitting your application.

How to apply

• To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.
• Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
• A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)