Overview

At Kristianstad University, we recognize that traditional business practices need to evolve to meet the challenges of today's world. Our Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to excel in the rapidly changing accounting and auditing landscape while promoting sustainability business practices.

Our curriculum has been carefully crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both advanced accounting and auditing perspectives and sustainable business practices. From strategy and management control to international accounting and auditing to sustainability accounting and reporting, in both private and public sectors, you will gain a holistic perspective that prepares you to critically assess and tackle real-world challenges.

As a student you will have access to a network of industry professionals and alumni. You will study alongside a diverse cohort of students from around the world. Through guest lectures, workshops, and networking events, you will build meaningful connections and opportunities.

Programme Structure

The first semester consists of the following courses in business administration:

Governance and Value Creation for Sustainability 7.5 credits
Strategy and management control, 7.5 credits
International accounting 7.5 credits
International auditing 7.5 credits

The second semester entails further specialisation in business administration through the following courses:

Sustainability accounting and reporting 7.5 credits
Advanced research methods in business administration 7.5 credits
Master thesis in accounting and auditing for sustainable business management 15 credits

The development within the programme takes place through students acquiring knowledge in sustainability, governance and value creation, and by focusing specifically on strategy and governance, international accounting and auditing for both the private and public sectors, as well as sustainability reporting and auditing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The international application round in Sweden starts Mid-October the year before and have a deadline Mid- January. Late applications are possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting Sustainable Development Auditing View 57 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science with the equivalence of 180 credits including at least 90 credits in business administration. At least 15 credits must be 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. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English 6 or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

110000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 110000 SEK for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Kristianstad

6600 - 10400 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Each year Kristianstad University offers a number of scholarships to qualified students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.

For more information: https://www.hkr.se/en/study-at-hkr/non-exchange-student/scholarship/

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Accounting and Auditing for Sustainable Business Management.

Available Scholarships

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