MA Accountancy and Business Management
About this course
MA in Business and Management and Accounting and Finance, studying organizational operations and financial systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students access professional training facilities including a virtual trading room and a Bloomberg finance lab.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. O4 in Mathematics is also required.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Accounting and Accountability
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- Managing Organisations
- Accounting Principles
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic and Professional Skills for Business Management
- Management Accounting 2
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Financial Accounting 2
- Operations Management
- Marketing
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Contemporary Issues in Business
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- Audit Practice
- Taxation
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Research Methods for Business
- Accountability and Sustainability
- Accounting History
- Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics
- Audit Theory and Evolution
- Dissertations in Accountancy
- Business Strategy
- Dissertation in Management Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £49,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Is MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Accountancy and Business Management at University of Aberdeen?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.