MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (MAAS) 2025*

*Subject to approval.

Enhance your understanding of technology, data analytics, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the related fields of accounting and auditing, while improving your analytical skills and knowledge in sustainability, integrated reporting, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) related issues, including ESG investment ratings, and ESG assurance analytics. 

Programme overview

Delivered fully online, but in a part-time study format, our new MSc in Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (MAAS) is an executive-level programme, specifically designed for accounting and auditing professionals, or those interested in developing their data analytics and sustainability knowledge, skills and capabilities in the area of accounting.

Flexible study options to meet your learning journey

Offering great flexibility, the study programme has been created to allow you to continue in full-time employment, enabling you to achieve your personal and career aspirations, whilst also contributing to your CPD obligations. You can tailor your study journey through the MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability programme, opting to complete the full four-year programme for the MSc qualification, or, depending on your circumstances, exit earlier with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.

Delivered in three phases over 48 months, you will need to study and successfully complete the modules in each phase, before advancing to the next:

• Phase 1 - Postgraduate Certificate
• Phase 2 - Postgraduate Diploma
• Phase 3 - MSc

You will enhance your awareness of technology, data analytics, ML and AI in the related fields of accounting and auditing, while improving your analytical skills and knowledge in sustainability, integrated reporting, and ESG areas, including ESG investment ratings and assurance analytics.  

The programme is delivered by Durham University Business School, accredited by the AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, and recognised for its academic rigor and commitment to excellence. You will learn from an outstanding academic team, world-class experts in their fields, which is reflected in their research, innovation and teaching. 

Entry Requirements 2025 entry*

*Subject to approval.

The MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability programme has been specifically designed for accounting or other professionals interested in developing their data analytics and sustainability knowledge, skills and capabilities in the area of accounting.

What do I need to apply? 

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate at least three years’ continuous post-graduation work experience, in one or more positions demonstrating a high degree of responsibility. 

• An upper second-class Bachelor Degree, or international equivalent or professional accounting qualification.  

• Lack of formal qualifications is not necessarily a barrier to admission; managerial experience is also a key consideration for entry to this programme. In such cases, we may ask the candidate to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability in areas such as your management experience, including critical thinking skills and communication skills.   

• English language requirements, for applicants whose first language is not English:  

• • IELTS score of 7.0 or above, with no element below 6.0 
     
    OR 

• • TOEFL IBT score of 102 or above, with no element below 23.
    
    

Fees for 2025 entry *

*Fees are indicative and are subject to final programme approval.

The fees for the MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability programme for 2025 entry are set out as below (subject to approval):

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