The curriculum of the MSc program in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management is designed to provide deep knowledge in the core fields while offering flexibility to shape your studies and broaden your perspective based on your interests.
Deep coverage of all key areas in accounting and financial management constitutes the best preparation for a future successful career. Accordingly, the first semester of the program is the same for all our students and cover both the corporate and the market perspective of accounting.
During the second semester, you choose four out of six courses. The list of available electives is subject to regular change. For the academic year 2026/2027, the following courses are offered:
Master's thesis (30 ECTS) within the area of accounting and choose one of the following opportunities (30 ECTS):
In the second year, you choose one of the options above. If you decide to stay in Sweden, you can take electives at SSE (including the Data Analytics and Sustainability Track), the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES), within the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) or CIVICA. You can also apply for the Executive Trainee Module and gain hands-on experience at one of our partner companies.
If you prefer to study abroad for a semester, you can apply for the CEMS Master in International Management, the Wallenberg International Fellows Program, or a regular exchange with one of our partner universities.
You will also write your Master's thesis (30 ECTS) in accounting, with significant influence over your chosen topic. The thesis is an opportunity to further develop your expertise in areas such as financial accounting, management control, or financial analysis.
The thesis is written in pairs under close supervision by a faculty member. You have access to quantitative data through SSE’s library and IT labs, while qualitative data is often collected in collaboration with Swedish companies. This collaboration can also support future career opportunities, as companies may consider students for recruitment.
Please note that the offering of electives is subject to change.
The Master program in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management offers the opportunity to also pursue the CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) as a joint degree, including a semester abroad at a CEMS partner school in your second year. Read more here!
If you have specific questions about our MSc programs, the different program components or the application process, you are welcome to contact the MSc admissions team.
You can also connect with our current students via the chat platform Unibuddy to learn more about their experiences at SSE. Start chatting!
