International Hellenic University (IHU)
MSc in International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
Thermi, Greece
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
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Key Summary
About: The MSc in International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation at The International Hellenic University (IHU) is an up to date programme with a revised curriculum. IHU was established by Law No 3391/2005 and is based in Thessaloniki, Greece; it was Greece’s first public university where programmes were taught exclusively in English. The programme covers international accounting, auditing and taxation and related areas such as financial reporting, tax policy and compliance.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter private or public organisations; typical roles include Accountants, Auditors, Consultants in accounting, auditing, tax and financial management, Tax revenue officers and Corporate lawyers plus compliance roles.
The MSc in International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation Programme (former MSc in International Accounting, Auditing and Financial Management) is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University.
The new up-to-date programme with revised curriculum has been developed by experts with experience in international accounting, auditing, and taxation in both academia and industry. The MSc combines accounting and auditing knowledge with expertise in taxation, which helps students gain the necessary knowledge of the international accounting, auditing and taxation environment. The courses are taught exclusively in English.
The core courses
First Term
- Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Foundations of Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- Taxation
Second Term
- Auditing
- Management Accounting
- Advanced Corporate Reporting and Sustainability
- Advanced Taxation
The elective courses
The students can choose four electives according to their interests and their current and future career orientation.
- Accounting Fraud Examination
- Cost Planning and Analysis for Competitive Advantage
- Transfer Pricing
- Advanced Auditing
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Advanced Company Valuation
- Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Investments and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Financial Derivatives and Structured Products
- Behavioural Finance
- Banking Legal Environment
- Fintech Regulation and Data Protection
The Dissertation
As part of the MScs programme, students work on a 5-month project on a subject related to their academic interests and career aspirations.
The Master’s dissertation provides a good opportunity to apply theory and concepts learned in their courses to a real-world business environment.
Students submit an individual 10,000 – word project using different types of datasets, as well as the writing of case studies and reports, often based on summer internships.
The School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics offers partial scholarships to exceptional prospective students for the MSc in International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you need to provide evidence of academic excellence, such as a first-class bachelor's degree or an official document from the School that you have been among the top 5% of the graduates of your class.
Kindly be advised that all scholarship requests are subject to review only after the candidate’s formal enrolment in the programme.
Ideal career path
Upon completion of studies, graduates will have access to a vast range of career opportunities in international and local organisations. Employing organisations may be in the private or public sector. The programme is designed to boost employability for students and professionals who aim for international careers as:
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Consultants in accounting, auditing, tax and financial management
- Tax revenue officers
- Corporate lawyers
Schedule
The duration of the MSc in International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation programme is 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Teaching takes place during weekday afternoons, usually 18.00 – 21.00. The attendance of lectures is compulsory. There is a limit of absences allowed. The programme starts every October. The programme is also available in distance learning mode.