Master in Accounting, Finance & Business Consulting
Padua, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Call one - EU and non-EU students
Key Summary
About: The Master in Accounting, Finance & Business Consulting offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential skills for the financial sector.
This one-year program emphasizes accounting principles, financial management, and strategic consulting practices.
Students will engage with real-world case studies and projects, enhancing their practical knowledge and expertise.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths such as financial analyst, management consultant, or auditor.
This program prepares students for opportunities in diverse sectors, including banking, corporate finance, and consulting firms, paving the way for success in the competitive landscape of finance and business.
Programme structure
Students must choose one of the following curricula:
- Accounting, control and corporate finance: Reporting, Governance, Business analytics, Control; Corporate and Entrepreneurial Finance; Strategy and Organization; Economics, Competition and Innovation; Financial Mathematics and Statistics; Corporate Law.
- Banking and finance: Computational Finance and Econometric Corporate; Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Finance; Reporting and Bank Accounting; Financial Economics; Banking; Mathematics for Finance; Financial Law.
An Italian-taught study track – Consulenza e direzione aziendale – is also available for application.
Each curriculum includes lab work, thesis, electives and internship.
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
The Accounting, Finance & Business Consulting course, structured with 120 (ECTS) credits, provides students with a robust foundation in financial management, accounting principles, and strategic business consulting. This program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex financial landscape, make informed business decisions, and contribute effectively to organizational success in dynamic and competitive markets.
Students must choose one of the following curricula:
- Accounting, control, and corporate finance: Reporting, Governance, Business Analytics, Control; Corporate and entrepreneurial Finance; Strategy and organization; Economics, Competition and Innovation; Financial Mathematics and Statistics; Corporate Law.
- Banking and finance: Computational Finance and econometric Corporate; Entrepreneurial & Sustainable Finance; Reporting and bank Accounting; Financial Economics; Banking; Mathematics for Finance; Financial Law.
An Italian-taught study track – Consulenza e direzione aziendale – is also available for application.
Each curriculum includes lab work, thesis, electives, and internship.
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master of Science in Accounting, Finance & Business Consulting
Graduates are provided with skills and knowledges to work as: chief financial officers (CFO), administrative directors, division managers, accounting managers, external and internal auditors, planning and control managers, members of supervisory bodies, compliance managers, financial analysts, investment portfolio managers. It also facilitates access to the mandatory exam for chartered accountant.
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