Master's in Financial and Management Accounting
Financial and Management Accounting
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Top reasons to study Financial and Management Accounting
- Close connection to working life - visiting lecturers bring real-life insight, and students get hands-on experience and diversified perspective with company projects.
- Opportunity to choose from various optional studies or add exchange studies to broaden your degree.
- Vast career opportunities in Finland as well as internationally. Great salary prospects await graduates in the area.
- Excellent learning environment, where lecturers as experts in the field and where peer-help from fellow students is available for you.
- An internationally comparable degree in Economics and Business Administration from an AACSB accredited business school that enables you to apply for work within the EU and globally.
The FMA programme is one of several international Master’s programmes offered by the Oulu Business School. Students are allowed to take courses from all these programmes. Studying at OBS is a genuinely multicultural experience, as international degree students, exchange students from all over the world, and of course Finnish students are attending the courses of the FMA programme. Students in the programme can also join an exchange programme with another business school. The department provides flexible and valuable practical experiences via its collaborative efforts, which significantly benefit the students’ professional growth.
"The programme has taught me to skillfully diagnose and evaluate various problems global enterprises are facing in the field." - Anila, alumna
You are a great fit for our programme if
The Oulu Business School seeks ambitious candidates for its Master’s in Financial and Management Accounting programme who exhibit a strong foundation in business and a passion for advancing their expertise in accounting.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Analytical Prowess: A keen ability to dissect financial data and utilize it for strategic decision-making within corporate environments.
- Global Perspective: An understanding of international financial practices and standards, coupled with a desire to operate in a multicultural business landscape.
- Leadership Potential: Aspiring to lead in roles such as Chief Financial Officer or Financial Analyst, with a vision for driving financial excellence.
- Academic Curiosity: A commitment to lifelong learning, whether pursuing further academic research or continuous professional development.
- Practical Experience: Eagerness to engage in real-life projects, case studies and to pursue internships in companies of their choice, reflecting a hands-on approach to learning.
- Ethical Mindset: A strong sense of corporate governance and globally responsible business practices.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to choose from various optional studies and the willingness to participate in exchange programs to enhance their educational experience.
- Collaborative Spirit: The ability to thrive in a diverse learning environment, benefiting from and contributing to peer support networks.
Admissions criteria
Read about eligibility and admissions procedure for this programme, detailed information available at Studyinfo.
Core skills and competence
Studying Financial Management and Accounting gives you expertise and core competence on the following topics:
Financial accounting
- Financial analysis and firm valuation
- International financial reporting
- Corporate governance
- Auditing and assurance
- Fundamental equity investment analysis.
Management accounting
- Cost accounting
- Budgeting
- Management control
- Capital expenditures
- Globally responsible business.
The FMA programme includes real-life projects, case studies and strong connections with the business community. Our courses are lectured by our own professors, guest professors from other university worldwide and high-profile business people to ensure that students will get a diversified perspective on current issues in accounting.
The FMA programme gives students the abilities and knowledge to pursue their academic careers further, if they so choose. Whether students aim at pursuing an academic career or working in the industry after finishing their studies, they will be well-prepared for both options.
Programme structure and courses
For detailed information about courses and the programme structure, take a look at the study guide:
See study guide for Financial and Management Accounting programme structure and courses
Occupational profiles of the graduates
- Chief Financial Officer
- Controller
- Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Consultant.
Welcome to Oulu Business School
Only roughly five percent of the world’s business schools have fulfilled the AACSB quality standards. The Oulu Business School (OBS) is one of the first Nordic business schools to earn this international business accreditation.
