Programme Structure

The MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (MAAS) programme, will equip you with the contemporary knowledge and skills that most organisations, across all sectors, are currently lacking and are seeking in professionals. This expertise and ability to contribute in these areas will position you as a highly attractive and sought after professional by a variety of organisations.

Modules have been designed on this innovative new programme as a blend of academic knowledge, research and practitioner insight. You will study analytics within the context of accounting and be able to link to the various sustainability issues that affect organisational survival. Additionally, the programme provides hands-on experience in developing an analytical mindset, data interpretation, and insights development skills, alongside improving your technology and sustainability literacy. 

The programme also offers a unique opportunity to build knowledge and skills in the high-demand areas of digitalisation and sustainability, giving you confidence in the level of quality of the service you’ll provide. 

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.

The full study programme is delivered in three phases over 48 months:

Phase 1 - Postgraduate Certificate in Accounting Analytics & Sustainability  

To achieve the PG Certificate level you will study: 

• Introduction to Data Analytics & Visualisation   

• Sustainability & Ethics   

• Introduction to Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence   

• Sustainability & Integrated Reporting   

Phase 2 – Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Analytics & Sustainability  

To achieve the PG Diploma, you will need to successfully complete Phase 1, then you will study the below: 

• Natural Language Processing & Textual Analytics  

• Sustainability Assurance Analytics  

• Robotic Process Automation   

• Research Methods & Design  

Phase 3 – MSc Accounting Analytics & Sustainability  

To achieve the MSc you will need to have successfully completed Phases 1 and 2, then you will study the below: 

• Research Project  

Programme Structure / Study Plan

Learning 

Each module will run over a semester of 10 weeks and will be delivered through a combination of pre-recorded materials and live weekly webinars which will be recorded and shared.  

Given the part-time structure and the expectation that most students will be in full-time employment whilst studying, you will complete one 15-credit module per semester.  

The January – March semester has been left free due to the peak workload within the accounting profession.  

You will have cloud-based access to essential software such as Tableau (for visualisation), Excel, STATA, R, MATLAB and Python (for analytics). 

The programme incorporates contemporary case studies and extensive databases like Reuters, DataStream, WRDS, Refinitiv, and the EY Academic Portal to support your summative and formative assessments, all of which are submitted online. 

A detailed study plan for each module will be provided in advance, signposting you to weekly materials, required data software, and the self-learning assessments. 

At the final stage, you will complete a practice-based Research Project to be awarded a Masters degree. The project will be based on an important business issue or opportunity for development, where you can apply your learning to your organisation's real-life example. You’ll be supervised by an academic from the Business School, who has specialist knowledge and expertise in these topics.