BSc in Accounting and Finance

The English-Speaking BSc in Accounting and Finance offered by the University of Macedonia in Greece combines top education quality, excellent career prospects and quality of life, at an affordable rate. The curriculum is academically stimulating, market-oriented and is officially recognized by international accreditation organizations. The campus is located in Thessaloniki, one of the best cities for student life in Greece.

The programme includes a careful selection of modules which follow the latest trends in the market and secure international accreditations. While building solid foundations in Accounting and Finance, you will be exposed from an early stage to programming languages and quantitative applications, while you will have the opportunity to sharpen your soft skills. You will certainly develop a master’s in international reporting standards, auditing, taxation, financial management, risk management and corporate finance, but you will also be exposed to quantitative business skills, business ethics and ESG or business analytics. The programme also features a supervised research project during the final year which will develop your critical ability and research skills.

Career Prospects

The Department of Accounting and Finance prides that its graduates enjoy one of the highest absorption rates in the market. It is indicative that highly profiled firms and consultancy agencies have been recently established in Thessaloniki, actively talent-hunting our graduates. You can pursue a career as an accounting or auditing expert, a financial or corporate analyst, an investment banker, a securities trader, a public sector officer, a regulator or even freelancers. You will have the opportunity to boost your employability by participating at the optional Internship programme. Excellent opportunities for real-world exposure also exist in volunteering at the University of Macedonia Finance’s Club or by being part of the annual CFA Research Challenge team where the Department of Macedonia has a long tradition of wins.

Accreditations

Apart from the demanding and market-relevant curriculum, part of the success of the Department of Accounting and Finance is due to the prestigious accreditations received over the years, collectively for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Some of awarding institutions include:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Institute for Internal Controls (IIC)
• Higher Authority for Higher Education

The BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Macedonia has received an accreditation (full compliance) from the national quality assurance agency for higher education in Greece called HAHE (Hellenic Authority for Higher Education).

The programme has also been accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Unique Student Experience

You can engage with a rich list of activities and opportunities, including studying a semester abroad through the Erasmus programme or joining one of the many societies for social, intellectual or sports/outdoors activities.

About the University

The University of Macedonia is the second and “youngest” University of the city of Thessaloniki and it specializes in economic and social sciences. It was founded by the Greek State under the Presidential Decree 147/10-4-1990. In the past it was widely known as Graduate School of Industrial Studies of Thessaloniki which was founded in 1948 and started its first operation during the academic year 1957-1958. In the academic year 2016-2017 the University of Macedonia completed 60 years of operation as an Institution of Higher Education in Greece.

The University of Macedonia has a history dating back to 1930. The Department of Accounting and Finance was officially established in 1990. Since then, the Department has introduced several programmes, has received 7 professional accreditations, has signed partnership agreements with international institutions and has a tradition in winning awards in prestigious student competitions. The staff actively engages in top-tier research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Earnings Management, Environment-Society-Governance (ESG) reporting, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Banking, Financial Economics, or Energy Finance, among others. Explore our staff profiles at the for more information.

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