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Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance

MSc
Master of Science

Data analytics techniques give Accounting and Finance professionals power in decision-making and broad scope and longevity in their career

Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance at EUC

The MSc Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance at EUC aims to train students in key concepts and theories in Accounting, Finance and Data Analytics.  The program equips students with advanced skills, scientific methodologies and analytical tools to meet the challenges of a fast-changing environment where vast amounts of data are available.

As new digital technologies continue to be widely adopted in the Accounting and Finance industry, there is an urgent need to equip students with the technological skills and knowledge necessary to use big data in decision-making in the current and future business environment. Data analytics applications impact virtually every business sector and industry, thus graduating students are equipped for a wide range of employment opportunities or for doctoral studies in the field.

Program Summary

Languages: English
Duration:18 months
Mode of Study:Online
ECTS:90

Our graduates work in:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Consultancy
  • Banking
  • Accountancy
  • Management

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Exemptions from ACCA

The degree also earns you up to 7 exemptions for ACCA professional accounting qualification which is highly valued for a career in financial institutions and accountancy firms.

Upon completion of the MSc in Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance curriculum, students will gain exemptions for up to seven (7) ACCA courses, accelerating both their academic and professional standing. These exemptions include  Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Financial Reporting and Financial Management facilitating a streamlined path towards ACCA qualification. Moreover, students who successfully complete the elective courses Financial and Managerial Accounting (AEM600 or AED600), Fundamentals of Finance (AEM610) and Advanced International Financial Reporting (AEM630 or AED630) within the Master's program will be exempt from Financial Reporting and Performance Management in the ACCA curriculum.

These exemptions reflect the program's robust focus on data analytics within the accounting and finance domains, preparing students to excel in complex analytical roles while offering significant advantages in pursuing ACCA accreditation.


A FIVE STARS INSTITUTION

European University Cyprus has received the Five Stars distinction in the area of Online Learning on the QS TOP UNIVERSITIES (QS Stars University Ratings) rating of institutions around the world. This rating of excellence was achieved with high scores for student-faculty engagement, student services and technology and for commitment to online learning. Through rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of performance metrics, European University Cyprus also received Five Stars in Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement, Diversity/Equality/Inclusion and MD Medicine.

Special Admissions Criteria apply.

Degree Requirements ECTS
Compulsory Courses 60
Elective Courses 30
Total Requirements 90
Compulsory Courses 60 ECTS
Code Course Title ECTS
AED610 Fundamentals of Finance 10
AED630 Advanced International Financial Reporting 10
AED640 Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance 10
AED650 Analytics in Accounting and Finance 10
AED660 Computational Finance 10
AED670 Applied Financial Analysis and Valuation 10
Elective Courses 30 ECTS
Selection of three (3) courses from the list below
Code Course Title ECTS
AED600 Financial and Managerial Accounting 10
AED620 Principles of Programming for Python 10
AED625 Principles of Programming for R 10
AED675 Principles of Machine Learning 10
AED680 Principles of Artificial Intelligence 10
MBA630 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 10
MBA650 Investment and Risk Management 10
N/A One Elective course from another relevant Master Program of the University.
Only one (1) course of this provision may be selected by the student (of at least same number of ECTS) throughout the completion of the program requirements, with the program coordinator’s approval.
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