Accounting: International Accounting & Analytics - Pathway A

The MSc International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway A is tailored for high-achieving business or commerce graduates who have not yet specialised in accounting but now want to pivot into a professional accounting career with a strong analytics edge.



The programme is ideally suited to:



General business graduates seeking to deepen their expertise in accounting and analytics.

International students looking for a globally recognised qualification with strong industry links.

Career changers aiming to enter the accounting profession with practical skills in audit analytics and data interrogation.

Ambitious professionals who want exemptions from ACCA/CPA exams and fast-track their entry into top-tier firms.

This course suits those who are ready for an intensive, future-focused programme that blends technical accounting knowledge with cutting-edge analytics tools.

Year 1 (90 Credits)

Required AY5131: International Financial Reporting and Analysis - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required MG571: Strategic Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required AY5110: Auditing & Assurance I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required AY5108: Intermediate Corporate Finance - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required AY5106: Accounting for Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional MS5129: Storytelling through Data Visualisation - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MS5130: Applied Analytics in Business and Society - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional AY5142: Sustainable Accounting, Finance and Governance - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required AY5141: Accounting and Management Control for Sustainable Organizations - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required MS5106: Data Science and Big Data Analytics - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required AY5128: Summer Schools in A&F: Contemporary Global Issues - 20 Credits - Semester 2

Required AY5120: Auditing & Assurance II - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required AY5122: Advanced International Financial Reporting and Analysis - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required AY5121: Analytical and Communication Skills Development - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required AY5109: Advanced Corporate Finance - 5 Credits - Semester 2

1 year full-time.

Next start date: Pathway A: September 2026

With a focus on real-world application, industry-relevant modules, and practitioner-led summer schools, the MSc International Accounting and Analytics – Pathway A prepares graduates for a wide range of exciting careers in accounting, finance, and data analytics.



Global Career Opportunities



Graduates are in demand across sectors such as:



Accounting and audit firms (e.g. KPMG, Grant Thornton, HedgeServ, Mazars, Arthur Bell Limited)

Financial services and fintech (e.g. Planet, CMS Distribution, ICON plc)

Multinational corporations and consulting firms

Technology-driven companies seeking finance professionals with analytics expertise