MSc Accounting, Accountability and Sustainability at University of Bristol

What is the Accounting, Accountability and Sustainability MSc? The Accounting, Accountability and Sustainability MSc is a one-year master's for graduates seeking to understand how accounting supports sustainable business practices. Develop expertise in financial and managerial accounting, sustainability reporting, corporate governance and accountability.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: University of Bristol Business School  |  Duration: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and specialist options: You will start by developing an understanding of accounting systems, financial and non-financial reporting, and organisational accountability for environmental and social impacts while studying core units in: Accounting theory Accounting and accountability for sustainability Research methods in accounting Sustainability assurance and corporate governance. You will then progress into more applied and specialist areas by selecting two optional units, which may include: Sustainable work futures in the digital economy Green and sustainable finance Sustainability and ethics in global supply chains. Final project: Your studies in teaching blocks 1 and 2 build the foundations for your 60-credit independent research project, completed over the summer.

Career pathways

The Accounting, Accountability and Sustainability programme prepares you to address the growing demand for professionals who can integrate financial expertise with sustainability, governance and responsible business practice. Develop sought-after skills in critical analysis, research, ethical decision-making and stakeholder communication while exploring sustainability reporting, assurance and governance.

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