Master of Science [M.S] [Accounting] From Umea University

The Accounting program delivered at Umea University offers a thorough grounding in management accounting, financial accounting, auditing, financial statement analysis, and valuation. One semester can be spent studying abroad and internship is an elective course.

When you follow one of our Master's programmes you have the opportunity to do an internship in a company for ten weeks. This possibility exists only at a few Business Schools in the country. The internship gives you a good opportunity to put theoretical knowledge in Business into practice. As a student you will arrange your internship yourself. This way, you can find an internship that meets your expectations.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to study one semester abroad within the programme. The Business School offers you the opportunity to study abroad at some 60 universities, mainly in Europe but also in Brazil, Costa Rica, Canada, China, Russia and South Africa. As a master student you can also apply to Ume? University's agreement to non-European countries such as USA, Australia and Canada.

The Business School collaborates in many different ways with companies and organizations. As a student, you might perhaps do an internship at one of our corporate partners. Professionals outside the university come to us as guest lecturer and teachers. Our researchers will in turn contribute new knowledge to society. A group of advisors consisting of corporate / community representatives are also linked to the Business School and they contribute with their knowledge and experience.

The Accounting programme at Umea University is suitable for students wishing to work in audit firms, in the accounting/finance departments and in government departments. The programme's international character also provides good opportunities for a career abroad. The programme gives you eligibility to apply for PhD positions.