Master Programme in Accounting and Control

Study programme

Do you want to become an accountant, financial manager or controller? In that case, a study programme in Business Administration, specialising in Accounting and Control, could be perfect for you.

With a masters in Accounting and Control from Karlstad Business School at Karlstad University, you will have up-to-date knowledge about the latest developments in the field, as well as skills that will make you well-equipped for a future career within both the private and public sectors.

An international perspective permeates the study programme.

Karlstad Business School at Karlstad University is AACSB accredited, which means that you as students receive an education that meets international requirements and will be well equipped for any future challenges. It also provides the option of being an exchange student at internationally reputable universities abroad.

Education level: Master's level

Prerequisites

A bachelor-level degree of at least 180 credits, specialising in the main field of Business Administration. Upper secondary school English 6 or English level 2. Equivalence assessment can be made.

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While studying

Education

The study programme gives you a more in-depth study profile in accounting and control. You will take second-cycle courses in Accounting and Business Administration, which, in combination with a master's thesis will provide in-depth knowledge within the discipline.

For a master's degree, the student will study: Auditing (7.5 credits), International Financial Accounting (7.5 credits), Management Control Systems (7.5 credits), Responsible Management and Leadership (7.5 credits), Introductory Statistics and Regression Analysis (7.5 credits), Optional courses (15 credits), Current Research in Business Administration (15 credits), Current Research in Business Administration (15 credits), and a Business Administration - Two -year Master's Thesis (30 credits).

Professional Contact

During your studies, you are given regular opportunities to network with working professionals through guest lecturers and various events at Karlstad Business School. The master's thesis is normally conducted in collaboration with one or more businesses or other organisations.

Course of study

Future prospects

Employment Market

As a student at Karlstad Business School, you will receive an education tailor-made for work related to auditing, accounting and control within both private and public organisations.

A master's education demands a total of five years at the university, where the student will receive a master's degree at completion. A master's degree gives you a competitive edge on the labour market, as well as the tools to handle complex assignments within the field of auditing, accounting and control. Additionally, in many international businesses, a master's degree is a prerequisite in order to hold senior positions.

Degree

Students who fulfil the requirements of a Master’s degree (120 credits), and have a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics will be awarded a: Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) Main field of study: Business Administration

Students who fulfil the requirements of Master’s degree (120 credits), and have a Bachelor of Science/Arts with a major in business administration will be awarded a: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) Main field of study: Business Administration

Further Studies

Upon completion of the programme, you can go on to further studies at doctoral level. You can find more information about doctoral studies at [kau.se]()

Tuition fees

Total fee: 200,000 SEK
Per semester / First payment: 50,000 SEK

You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.

Autumn-26

Campus (Karlstad), 100% Options

Start Autumn 2026
Mode of study Campus (Karlstad)
Language English
Application code KAU-80710
Study pace 100% (Day)

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