The purpose of the Postgraduate Programme in Financial Accounting and Administration is to delve into and increase knowledge in the cognitive subjects of Finance Accounting and Management, using new technologies, the specialisation of students in them, and the creation of executives capable of coping with the professional field of businesses, organisations, and the public sector, while promoting research and its applications about the above subjects. Specifically, with the Specialisation Diploma, the graduates of the Postgraduate Programme obtain the following knowledge, skills, competences, and professional and research prospects:
Knowledge
They have increased specialized knowledge in Financial Accounting and Administration, in relation to the degree in Accounting and Finance, i.e. knowledge that contains sufficient data from state of the art scientific developments and constitutes the basis for original thinking, research and professional activity.
They demonstrate critical understanding of the principles, theories, methodologies and practices in the cognitive field of Finance Accounting and Management, while interconnecting it with other cognitive fields, such as accounting, costing, and tax treatment.
They have heightened critical awareness of the evolutionary dynamics and state of the art issues of this cognitive field.
Skills
They apply, easily, the theories and methodologies of the cognitive field of Finance Accounting and Management in their research, studies, and work in a critical and creative way.
They apply with originality the acquired knowledge in research, analysis and development of innovative solutions to complex, interdisciplinary and innovative issues.
They are able to evaluate, interpret and promote modern scientific research and studies in Finance Accounting and Management.
They articulate in a scientifically documented way, solutions to complex and new issues and make valid judgements taking into account the social, economic, cultural and ethical dimensions.
They substantiate their positions using specialized information and arguments before a specialized or general audience with clarity, adequacy and accuracy.
Competences
They continue to develop with autonomy their knowledge and their skills at a high level.
They apply professionally their specialized knowledge and skills and effectively address new, interdisciplinary or unforeseen issues.
They solve problems and take strategic decisions based on inductive thinking.
They contribute to the development of knowledge and practices in professional and business space and have operational capability in crisis management.
They take autonomous responsibility for education/training and managing a team and they assess its performance.
In addition, the graduates of the postgraduate programme may work either as self-employed or in management positions in businesses and organisations of the private or public sector, while having access to postgraduate or doctorate programmes of study of the same level.