Description

KNOWLEDGE: The graduates of the Postgraduate Studies Programme on Applied Accounting and Auditing:
- have increased specialized knowledge about the cognitive fields treated, i.e. Accounting and Auditing, in comparison to the graduates of the undergraduate programme of studies. On the one hand, this Programme contains sufficient data from the latest scientific development and constitutes the basis for original thinking, research, and professional activity, while combining increased professional training for participants on the other.
- show critical understanding of the principles, theories, methodologies and practices for the specific fields of Accounting and Auditing, along with the interconnections thereof with other cognitive domains.
- are distinguished for the increased critical perception of the evolutionary dynamics and of the latest subjects of the cognitive domains of Accounting and Auditing.

SKILLS: The graduates of the Postgraduate Studies Programme in Applied Accounting and Auditing are capable of:
- applying, easily, the theories and methodologies of their field knowledge in their research, studies and work, in a critical and creative way.
- applying with originality the acquired knowledge in research, analysis and development of innovative solutions to complex, interdisciplinary, and professional issues.
- evaluating, interpreting, and advancing modern scientific research and studies relevant to their professional cognitive domain.
- articulating in a scientifically documented way, solutions to complex and new issues and suggest professional solutions, taking into account the social, economic, cultural and ethical dimensions.
- substantiating their positions using specialized information and arguments before a specialized or general audience with clarity, adequacy and accuracy.

COMPETENCES: The graduates of the Postgraduate Studies Programme in Applied Accounting and Auditing are capable of:
- continuing developing their knowledge and skills at a high professional level.
- applying with professionalism their specialized knowledge and skills and effectively address new or unforeseen issues in the workplace.
- solving problems resulting in the workplace and taking strategic decisions based on deductive thinking.
- contributing to the development of knowledge and practices in professional and business field where they are active and have operational capability in crisis management.
- taking responsibility autonomously for education/training and managing a working group and assessing its performance.

Relation to Employment

The purpose of this Postgraduate Studies Programme of the Department of Accounting and Finance is the specialisation of the graduates of domestic or foreign Departments, in order to be able to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the wider cognitive subjects of Accounting and Auditing, creating executives who shall be capable of: a) continue being professionally active in the field of businesses, b) work as certified auditors, internal auditors, accountants - tax technicians, business consultants, senior executives of public administration, stockbrokers, c) advance the development of research and of applications in the cognitive subjects of Accounting and Finance.

Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities

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