The MSc in Accounting and Finance is designed for:
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University graduates seeking to gain advanced specialization and a postgraduate qualification in a dynamic and demanding field.
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Early-career professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge in financial management, accounting, and risk management.
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Finance professionals and executives aiming to enhance their professional profile and progress into roles with greater responsibility.
By completing the MSc in Accounting and Finance, students gain multiple benefits, including:
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Practical expertise in financial analysis, auditing, taxation, risk management, and contemporary financial issues.
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Development of strategic thinking, decision-making, and applied research skills through the Dissertation.
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Enhanced professional profile, recognized both in the Greek and international markets.
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Strong practical orientation, thanks to the intensive one-year format and course content that reflects current business needs.
This module consists of three parts. The first part introduces fundamental concepts and various investment opportunities. The second part begins with a comparative study of traditional Efficient Market Theory and the behavioral aspects of finance. The third part focuses on a comparative analysis of traditional Efficient Market Theory and the ethical aspects of finance.
This course provides a critical analysis of complex corporate finance principles and examines mathematical models for financial decision-making and business valuation. Students will explore Corporate Finance in the modern economy and, with critical insight, learn how to conduct investment analyses for evaluating competing projects, understand the decision-making process for capital structure, and measure corporate wealth.
This course aims to provide students with a critical perspective on and appraisal of contemporary theories and developments in accounting thought and practice. It highlights the key issues currently facing accounting scholars, enabling students to critically evaluate a range of contributions to the field. In addition to exploring theory and practice, the course introduces the diverse methodologies employed by researchers working within the discipline.
This course enables students to develop the technical and analytical skills required to assess the value of financial information and apply it across a variety of contexts, including financial analysis, investment planning, and business valuation.
This module explores the role of financial control in achieving overall corporate objectives within the governance framework. The first part introduces the fundamental concepts of financial control and their application across different stages of the corporate life cycle. The second part provides an overview of corporate governance and the interactions between shareholders and other stakeholders. Students develop an understanding of the principles and current practices of corporate governance, as well as its connection to corporate social responsibility and accountability.
This module provides an introduction to financial accounting in a business context. It combines practical know-how with a deeper theoretical foundation. The module explains the principles for preparing key financial statements and enables students to produce financial statements from transaction records using double-entry accounting principles.
This course introduces students to the analysis of the provisions of the Greek Accounting and VAT laws, in line with the current system, and the practical handling of various issues faced by businesses. It also covers the analysis of income sources for individuals and legal entities, income tax, the tax system and policy, and approaches to tax law compliance. Students study the provisions of the Greek VAT legislation as well as the framework of the Greek General Accounting Plan.
Strategic Management deals with the central questions of competition. Addressing these questions involves examining the complex sets of resources and relationships that exist within the firm and its environment.
This course aims to introduce students to topics that provide knowledge of human behavior in the workplace, through the design of research projects, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results. The course focuses on the skills and knowledge considered essential for the successful completion of a research project.
The dissertation provides students with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of interest by undertaking an independent and in-depth research project, guided by faculty members actively engaged in research. Students evaluate and synthesize research philosophies, using secondary and/or primary sources, and analyze their findings in relation to existing theories. The dissertation is of interest to potential future employers, as it demonstrates critical thinking, research skills, and business knowledge. It can also encourage students to pursue further research, either in a consultancy context or in ongoing academic research at the PhD level.
At Athens International College, we recognize that today’s manager must lead with vision, act with agility, and stay ahead of rapid changes. This is why we designed the AIC Upskilling Track — a dynamic learning experience that complements your studies with strategic, high-value executive seminars and provides access to practical, business-relevant knowledge across a range of critical areas. Each seminar is carefully crafted to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and managerial application, ensuring that upon graduation, you not only hold a prestigious degree but also possess an enhanced executive toolkit.
All students are entitled to attend 2 seminars per year for free, and receive a 50% discount on all Artificial Intelligence seminars.
For Example MSc Accounting and Finance students can attend:
- AI + Executive
- Sustainability, ESG & Purpose-Driven Business
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Programs
- Bachelor’s degree from a Higher Education Institution (Technological Educational Institute or University) or equivalent professional qualifications
- Relevant professional experience
Applicants must complete an Application Form, which is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
A satisfactory level of English proficiency is required to ensure comprehension of English-language texts.
Required Documents
- Copy of degree certificate or professional qualifications
- Four passport-sized color photos (3 × 4.5 cm)
- Copy of ID card
- Two reference letters
- Employment verification
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Attendance and Program Details
- Start Dates: October for the Fall semester or March for the Spring semester
- Duration: 1 year
- Class Schedule: Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings,
- Language of Instruction: Courses and assessments (exams and assignments) are conducted in Greek
- Degree Awarded: The degree is awarded by the University of Winchester, U.K.
By enrolling at Athens International College, students are simultaneously registered at the University of Winchester, which also issues the corresponding student ID.
