Athens University of Economics and Business

Program Information

Degree Offered

MSc in Accounting and Finance

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MSc course in Accounting and Finance of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is a leading European postgraduate program, offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.

The aim of the course is to foster a new generation of accounting and finance professionals capable of analyzing the corporate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the global financial environment. This aim is pursued by offering a modern, well-designed program that is based on varied teaching methods, which include study of the international literature, laboratory-supported lectures, case studies, individual and team project assignments, a thesis, and guest lectures by our executive visiting speakers. The University's infrastructure also contributes to this aim, providing access to relevant scientific and professional journals, and also to databases that allow quick and effective access to information. Furthermore, the Department's Laboratories, and the University library and Computer Centre, enable postgraduate students to study and carry out high-quality research.

The Postgraduate Program offers monetary awards up to 12.000 Euros to the top three (3) students in each stream (based on grades achieved throughout the program), for both the full-time and the part-time programs. The exact amount of the award is determined annually at a Departmental staff meeting. The awards are given out each year during the graduation ceremony.

There are also many scholarship opportunities for international students. Through the Hellenic Aid program, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants each year 100 scholarships for studies in Greece to nationals of developing countries. The deadline for submitting applications to the Greek authorities abroad is usually July 30. In addition the State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.) grants scholarships for postgraduate or postdoctoral studies in Greece to all foreigners as well as scholarships for the attendance of the Modern Greek Language and Culture. The scholarships are announced around January / February each year. These scholarships cover a significant proportion of the program fees.

In addtition, the program offers to the top student of the course unit “Equity Portfolio Management” a full grant for the 1st level preparatory classes of the International Certification CIIA® and CEFA® held by AUEB in association with HACSA. The program also offers to the top student of the elective course unit «Shipping Finance» a full grant for the Executive Seminar
“Shipping Derivatives and Risk Management” which is held twice every year.

Last but not least, studying for an MSc in Greece affords international students the opportunity to acquaint and familiarize themselves with a beautiful environment that blends a long tradition of excellence in commerce with a robust academic curriculum, within a dynamic modern economy. Studying at AUEB will surely prove to be a great experience for all international students, who are encouraged to make the most out of it! Whether students participate in computer-backed courses, attend lectures by business executives and leaders, or just experience the Mediterranean way of life and cuisine, it is certain that their studies in the Master’s Program in Accounting and Finance program will turn out to be an unforgettable, life altering experience!

Program Structure
The Master's Curriculum is equivalent to 75 ECTS credit units and includes twelve course units. Upon completion of the taught courses, students are required to complete an MSc thesis, which is equal to three course units.

Curriculum
Accounting Stream
Core Courses
• Auditing
• Business Analysis and Valuation
• Corporate Finance
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting I
• Financial Accounting II
• International Accounting Standards’ Theory
• Managerial Accounting
• Quantitative Methods in Accounting
Elective Courses
• Accounting Information Systems and Internal Control
• Banking
• Contemporary Research Issues in Accounting
• Equity Portfolio Management
• Financial Derivatives
• Financial Econometrics
• Modern Types of Financing
• Money and Capital Markets
• Principles of Corporate Governance
• Public Sector Accounting
• Tax Legislation and Planning
Finance Stream
Core Courses
• Banking
• Business Analysis and Valuation
• Corporate Finance
• Equity Portfolio Management
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Derivatives
• Financial Econometrics
• Modern Types of Financing
• Money and Capital Markets
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
Elective Courses
• Behavioral Finance
• Computational Finance
• Contemporary Research Issues in Finance
• Credit Risk and Credit Derivatives
• International Capital Taxation and Investment Decisions
• Market Microstructure and Dealing Room Simulations
• Principles of Corporate Governance
• Real Estate Finance
• Risk Management
• Shipping Finance

Accreditation:

- Ranked among top 100 programs internationally on the scientific field "Financial Markets" and among top 200 on the scientific field "Auditing/Accounting" - Member of European University Association - Member of AACSB International - Eduniversal 4 palms Award - Most Innovative Business School in Southern Europe 2010

Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelor Degree
Proof of knowledge of the English language
Two recommendation letters
GMAT
* The GMAT examination fees are totally refundable to international candidates in case of acceptance to the postgraduate program.

# of Credits Required:

75

International Student Requirements:

Recognition and Validation of the Bachelor Degree by the Hellenic NARIC organization

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

6900 EUR

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

6900 EUR

Financial Aid Offered: No