Uppsala University

Overview

The Master's Programme in Accounting and Financial Management – Management Control at Uppsala University equips students with the skills necessary to utilize accounting and financial analysis for effective organizational decision-making. This specialization focuses on how controllers and finance leaders design, assess, and enhance management control systems, preparing graduates for key roles in various industries.

• Level: Master’s (second cycle)
• Specialisation: Management Control
• University: Uppsala University
• Credits: 120 ECTS
• Duration: 2 years (full-time)
• Delivery: Campus-based (Sweden)
• Language of instruction: English

What you'll study

The curriculum comprises essential courses in accounting, financial analysis, and business research methods, followed by specialized training in management control. A key component of the programme is an independent project, where students apply academic methods to relevant topics.

Typical course content

• Business Analysis and Managerial Action
• Accounting Theory
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Scientific Methods in Business Research
• The Role and Techniques of a Controller/CFO
• Management Control Philosophies
• Leading and Controlling Organisational Change
• Leadership

Capstone / thesis

Students will complete a master's-level thesis or an equivalent independent research project, focusing on the application of scientific methods to analyze issues related to management control or accounting.

Electives and specialisation

Depending on availability and individual study plans, students may choose electives. The Management Control specialization emphasizes performance management, governance, and the development and assessment of control systems.

Entry requirements

• Academic background: A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen from an accredited university.
• Business and statistics preparation: 90 credits in business studies and 15 credits in statistics (or equivalent).
• English proficiency: Proof of English language proficiency at the upper-secondary level in Sweden (“English 6”).
• GMAT: A GMAT test result is required for admission selection.
• Selection basis: GMAT score and higher education credits (maximum 285 credits).
• English test options (if required by your application):
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90
  • IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
• Documents typically required: Transcripts/degree certificates, CV, proof of English proficiency, and GMAT score report (along with any programme-specific forms required by the university).

Career prospects

Graduates of the Master's Programme in Accounting and Financial Management – Management Control will find themselves well-prepared for a variety of roles in finance, including positions as financial analysts, controllers, and CFOs. Additionally, the skills acquired through this programme enable graduates to lead and influence organizational change effectively.