University of Sussex, MSc, International Accounting and Corporate Governance

This programme provides you with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in management or finance, and develops the managerial and technical analytical skills required by employers in the private, public and non-profit sectors. 

Distinctive features of the course are: 

• the global perspective on the interactions between business, management and finance which is critical to the sustainability of the advanced economies 
• a focus on the growth and development of emerging economies. 

This contemporary degree brings into focus, among other things, the themes of sustainability, ethics, and corporate and social responsibility. In addition, building on your prior knowledge of accounting, it provides a rigorous foundation for the application and critical evaluation of management accounting and the regulation and content of International Accounting Standards in an international context. Current debates concerning drivers for change are examined and placed within appropriate contexts, both national and international. 

MSc programme builds on Sussex’s extensive research reputation including that of SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, ranked 2nd science and policy think tank in the UK and 11th in the world (University of Pennsylvania: Global Go-To Think-Tanks Report 2012). The MBA focuses on the application of acquired knowledge and skills to practical and strategic challenges within the management of public- and private-sector organisations. 

Career Path

This degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities in management consultancy and international accountancy, as well as with large international financial bodies such as the World Trade Organization or the World Bank. Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work as financial analysts or controllers with companies such as Aviva and BMW, or work as consultants for a range of international and national partnerships. Others have taken up management positions in the public sector. Some are pursuing doctoral studies at other prestigious universities. 

Some of the famous Sussex graduates from the industry are:  Stephen Plum, Executive Vice-President, 20th Century Fox, David Bull, Executive Director, UNICEF UK and Members of Parlament.