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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
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University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

Kolding, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Management Accounting (Master's Degree) is taught at University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Kolding. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

Description Through the assessment of both financial and non-financial information, students will learn how to make strategic decisions regarding preparation, development and usage of economic and other control systems used in all types of firms. Career Opportunities The courses offer a unique combination of theory and practice to ensure a solid theoretical basis and tools readily employable in your first job. Students will gain skills in designing financial reporting and other management models. Lastly, students will gain competencies in arguing for the consequences of choosing different designs of management. Common positions after this profile include: Accounting Consultant or Strategic Finance Officer. About the Degree The finance function and management of firms are at the heart of this profile. These areas are important not only to production firms but also to modern knowledge-based firms. Students will learn how to construct and use financial and non-financial information when making strategic decisions in the firm. Furthermore, students will become proficient in using methods and tools, which can support the generation of economic information, which is essential to management of the firm. These methods are at the core of Management Accounting. Students will gain competencies regarding preparation, development and usage of economic and other reporting/control systems in all types of firms. Admission Applicants with a BSc in Economics and Business Administration from a University are qualified for admission. Applicants with a professional bachelor degree and other qualifying degrees may have access provided certain demands are fulfilled. In order for a degree to be deemed as a BSc programme in Economics and Business Administration, the applicant must have a bachelor degree from a university including a minimum of 75 ECTS courses within economics and business administration. In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of the University of Southern Denmark To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact T he University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition. Read more about entry requirements and admission here . Tuition Fees No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students. There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland. SDU offers 75 scholarships yearly. For information regarding scholarships: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/tuition/scholarships For Further Information Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/ . You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System

CityOdense

Cost per year

Living costs€1,370 a month in Odense, rent included
€16,440

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

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EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Management Accounting?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

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