International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway B

Advance your accounting career with the International Accounting and Analytics - Pathway B program of the University of Galway .Develop insights, and technical knowledge of tools and techniques for driving organisational performance, and understanding of corporate finance theory and practice. Gain an understanding of and expertise in accounting and business analytics through taught modules and our practitioner led Summer School.‌

Careers

Recognising the importance of analytics skills for accountants, the recent ICAS and FRC report onAuditor skills in a changing business world(2016) called for educators to include practical courses on data interrogation and analytics. This MSc is the first program of its kind in UK and Irish Universities to offer practical hands-on modules in audit analytics tools for accountants.

Our professional development program which runs throughout the program is designed to provide support for career development and offers a suite of career events, one-to-one career support and guest lectures from practice.

As a graduate of the MSc. in International Accounting and Analytics, you will have access to a wide range of employment opportunities in Accounting Practice, Industry, Management Consultancy and Financial Services.

You will have developed an understanding of cutting edge design and use of systems and processes to leverage best use of organisational data to facilitate performance management of business organisations. Coupled with your technical accounting skills you will be well positioned to work within the accounting function and management team to lead and manage organisations to achieve their strategic objectives.

Courses include:

• Analytical and Communication Skills Development
• Data Science and Big Data Analytics
• Accounting for Management Control
• Applied Customer Analytics
• Sustainable Finance and Accounting