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This is the most advanced programme of graduate studies in Economics at Cambridge. Upon its completion, candidates are awarded a PhD degree for producing a thesis of high-quality, original, and publishable research over a period of four years (full-time) and seven years (part-time).

A good number of our PhD students receive full or partial funding for their studies, from a variety of funding bodies, such as the ESRC and the Gates Foundation .

Our PhD students receive high quality training on a variety of research methods and are exposed to cutting edge research conducted by our own Faculty members, as well visitors to the Faculty (via the Cambridge-INET Institute , seminars, PhD workshops, locally organised conferences, etc.). Faculty members can supervise a wide range of topics from six broadly defined research areas: microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, economic history and alternative approaches to economics.

PhD students in Cambridge benefit from a high faculty-to-student ratio and therefore form close relationships with many Faculty members. They also forge strong links with our post-doctoral researchers, and they actively participate in the Faculty’s vibrant research life. They have access to a wide range of facilities, such as their own desk/office space in the same building as regular Faculty members, computing equipment, a variety of software and access to a wide range of databases.

PhD students are encouraged to attend academic conferences and showcase their research work in a variety of ways. Upon completions of their studies, many of our PhD students become academics, or researchers at international or government research institutions (see recent job market placements here ).

Explore here the profiles of our current PhD students.

To obtain the degree of PhD in Economics, students need to:

1. Obtain the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) . If accepted for the PhD degree, you will be registered initially for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in Economics. Students registered for the CPGS are required to:

• Attend the 'How to do Economics' lecture course. Other postgraduate courses in research methods are organised by the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Physical Sciences, and are available to all PhD students.  
• Undertake a minimum of four courses from PhD or MPhil Modules from at least two subject areas. You must achieve a pass mark (60%) on each component of the coursework. Students who fail any examinations will be called for a viva on the coursework.

• Write a research proposal (maximum length 10,000 words) that should include a review of the relevant literature, a research question, and outline of a research design and methods. The expectation is that this proposal will be for a piece of research that could form the basis of one chapter of a PhD dissertation. You will be given an oral examination on this piece of work and must perform to a satisfactory standard.  
• Attend (a) one of the three research workshops (on microeconomics, macroeconomics or econometrics) at which research students present both their own work and recent papers in the literature - assessment of workshops will be arranged by course organisers; (b) attend at least one of the Faculty's general seminars in which papers are given both by outside speakers and Faculty members;  
• To be registered for the PhD submit an acceptable piece of research (first year chapter) of not more than 20,000 words. The piece of research submitted must be of a standard that would enable it to form the basis of one-third of your eventual PhD thesis. This means that it must contain research that could be expanded upon to constitute one-third of the PhD thesis.

2. Once upgraded to PhD status, a student concentrates on her or his PhD dissertation. In general the thesis format is either in the form of a book divided into chapters, or of three or more connected articles; in either case, the Faculty has a strict limit of 60,000 words. As research progresses, there will be opportunities to present work in progress at research workshops attended by Faculty members and research students. PhD students will also be required to attend research seminars given by outside speakers and Faculty members. 

Upon completion and submission of the PhD thesis, students do an oral examination (viva) with two examiners, one internal to the University of Cambridge (not the supervisor or research advisor), and one external (from any other University in the UK or the rest of the world).

After a successful thesis defence, the examiners recommend awarding the degree of PhD.

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Our programs are full-time degree programs which officially begin in August. Students are expected to complete their program in five years. Typically, the first two years are spent on coursework, at the end of which students take a field exam, and then another three years on dissertation research and writing.

Students in the Accounting and Management program must complete a minimum of 13 semester-long doctoral courses in the areas of business management theory, economic theory, quantitative research methods, academic field seminars, and two MBA elective curriculum courses. In addition to HBS courses, students may take courses at other Harvard Schools and MIT.

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Students in accounting and management begin research in their first year typically by working with a faculty member. By their third and fourth years, most students are launched on a solid research and publication stream. In Accounting and Management, the dissertation may take the form of three publishable papers or one longer dissertation.

Recent questions students have explored include: the ways in which managers use retail-level marketing actions to influence the timing of consumer purchases in relation to their firms’ fiscal calendars and financial performance as well as those of their competitors; the role of accounting information in strategic human resource decisions; the evolution, consequences and institutional determinants of unregulated financial reporting practices; the effects of adopting rolling forecasts on forecast quality.

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The PhD is awarded after three to four years of full-time research (or five to seven years of part-time study) on the basis of a dissertation of 80,000 words (exclusive of footnotes, appendices and bibliography, but subject to an overall word limit of 100,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter). Examination for the PhD involves an oral examination (viva) by two examiners.

Research students who intend to undertake PhD research are in the first instance automatically registered for a one-year research training programme leading to the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in Legal Studies. They are assigned a supervisory team by the Degree Committee of the Faculty, ordinarily consisting of a supervisor (who is principally responsible for directing and assisting the research) and an advisor (who provides a second point of contact for academic advice). At the end of the first year, the Degree Committee decides whether students should be registered for the PhD. This decision is taken on the basis of the student’s personal progress log, first-year dissertation of 15,000 words, viva conducted by two assessors from within the Faculty, and outline of plans for the full research project. Candidates who successfully complete the requirements of the CPGS and the first-year progress review are retrospectively registered for the PhD.

All full-time PhD students are ordinarily required to be resident in Cambridge for the duration of their research (save where given leave to work away from Cambridge for academic reasons or whilst undertaking fieldwork), and during the first year in particular must attend weekly research training sessions in the Faculty.

This overview of the PhD programme must be read in conjunction with the detailed information available under the 'Courses' section (see, in particular, the Course Directory) of the Postgraduate Admissions website . Further information on postgraduate admission to research courses in the Faculty of Law is available from [email protected] or +44 (0)1223 330039.

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting Overview

Cambridge College's Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA) is the right online accounting degree to help you advance in the field of business.

In this dynamic program, you'll engage in an in-depth, well-rounded exploration of the accounting profession. You will learn key theoretical constructs and apply those theories through hands-on practice.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting also offers a seamless transition from the Associate Degree in Accounting program , as all credits obtained in the associate program will transfer into the BS in Accounting.

Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program Highlights

The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree serves as a strong foundation for those interested in financial work, which is the underpinning of all organizations. With a focus on building the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful, this accounting degree offers:

• Critical thinking skills
• Functional business acumen
• Deep dive into a broad range of accounting topics including auditing, taxation, and financial analysis
• Opportunity to deepen study/concentrate in either public or management accounting.

This 40-course program consists of nine foundational business courses, 10 accounting core courses, 9 business courses, 3 accounting concentration courses, and 17 general education courses.

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• Choose your program of study. Browse our Program Finder to find your program.
• Complete and sign the online application .
• Pay the $50 application fee ($100 for international students) by the term start date.
• Send official transcripts directly to Cambridge College in a sealed, unopened envelope. Learn How to Send Transcripts
• Fulfill any additional program-specific admissions requirements.
• Ensure you have internet access , and a fully functional laptop or desktop computer that can play audio and video and access Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).

Note: Your admission file must be complete and accepted before your financial aid may be awarded, before your transfer credit may be evaluated, and before you may register for classes.

Cambridge College undergraduate admission also requires at least one of the following:

• Original high school transcript showing graduation or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET certificate
• Or an affidavit confirming high school program completion in a state-approved homeschool setting.
• Or , if not required by state law, proof of high school education in a homeschool setting meeting state attendance exemptions
• Or enrollment in an eligible career pathway program
• Or proof of passing scores on an approved ability-to-benefit test (such as the Accuplacer Test administered by Cambridge College)
• Or nine credit hours of Cambridge College course work, applicable toward an undergraduate degree or certificate, completed with grades of B or better. (Non-matriculated students may not receive aid while earning credits.)
• Or 24 or more credits earned from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. Note: Official college transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit. Courses not included in an earned associate degree must be earned at a grade of C or better to be eligible for transfer.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the yearly median salary for an accountant is $78,000.* To prepare for a career in the accounting field, you need a bachelor’s degree that is hands-on. Cambridge College's online BSA is designed with a particular emphasis on acquiring highly targeted skills required by today’s accounting professionals.

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Cambridge College encourages students to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees through the Fast-Track program. Undergraduate students may apply to the Fast-Track program if they have 90 credits and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Accepted students may apply up to 12 graduate credits earned in the Fast-Track program towards the requirement for both degrees. Please discuss your academic plans with your advisor early in your degree.  

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Admission to our doctoral programmes are highly competitive. While academic credentials are important for a successful application we also pay great attention to the fit of students to both the programme and the research interests of our academic faculty.

Apply early. Supervisors can accept students on a first-come, first-served basis, and the programme may close early if it reaches capacity.

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Applicants for the PhD with Integrated Study in Accounting should hold a postgraduate masters degree from an accredited institution in the UK or overseas, showing evidence of above-average academic achievement. This includes:

• a degree classification with a mark of 65% or more overall (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent).
• normally, a masters dissertation at the distinction level (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent)
• Applicants with a masters degree without a dissertation component worth a third of degree credits will require a distinction or equivalent.

If you do not have a masters degree you may still be considered if you have a UK undergraduate degree at a First, or international equivalent, with a mark of 70 or more in the dissertation module.

Applicants with significant industry experience (10+ years at a senior level) in the accounting sector, or with relevant professional qualifications, will be given due consideration on a case-by-case basis. However, these applicants must also have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline.

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We accept the following English language qualifications as evidence when they meet the minimum grades:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) including IELTS Online: 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each section)
• Oxford ELLT Global and Digital: 9 overall (at least 7 in each component)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) and C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) : total 185 (at least 169 in each module)
• Trinity ISE (Integrated Skills in English) : ISE III with a Pass in all four components
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) : total 70 (at least 59 in each section) (Please note that we have suspended acceptance of PTE Academic Online with immediate effect)

Your English language qualification must be no more than two years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, in which case it can be no more than three and a half years old.

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If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old at the start of the month in which your programme of study begins.

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The 25 Colleges With The Highest Payoff

From mit to the city college of new york, these 25 schools send graduates out into the world with high earnings potential and little if any student debt., by francesca walton , forbes staff.

C ollege is an investment , and one more and more Americans are leery of. Most now say a college degree isn’t worth taking on student debt . A new Gallup poll finds a third of Americans—triple the number of a decade ago—have little to no confidence in higher education, with costs (along with politics) underlying this growing disenchantment.

So here’s the good news: There are lots of schools on Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges list that actually produce an excellent return on investment. This is about more than just the sticker price. Go to a cheap school that produces lousy job prospects and taking on even a few thousand in debt (plus the lost time you spent studying) may not be worth it. Pick an “expensive” school that reduces the net cost with generous aid and catapults its graduates into lucrative careers and your investment could pay off, big-time.

To determine which of Forbes ’ top 500 colleges offer the best return on investment (ROI), we looked at each school’s price-to-earnings premium, a calculation by the think tank Third Way that shows the number of years it takes graduates to recoup the net cost of their education. We also factored in the schools’ debt-to-percent-borrowed index, a figure that Forbes created for the top 500 colleges list that takes into account how many students take on debt to attend the school, and how much debt those graduates leave with.

Combined, these measures gave us 25 schools that offer a low-debt education and promise high earnings potential. In other words, a high average ROI. Some of them come as no surprise—science and technology heavy-hitters Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , for example, both offer their students stellar ROIs. Others, like the nine City University of New York (CUNY) schools on this list, are less well known, particularly outside of New York.

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Princeton University

Princeton University continues to take the #1 spot not only in the top 500, but also in terms of students’ return on investment. The New Jersey Ivy League university offers nearly 40 majors and certificate programs; the most popular majors are computer science, economics, and public policy. Over the years, more graduates have gone into the finance and technology sectors than any other industry (with business, consulting, and hedge funds also being well represented). The median salary for a Princeton graduate ten years after receiving their diploma is just under $200,000, and the university’s generous financial aid (backed by a huge $34 billion endowment) ensures that students graduate with little to no debt.

Stanford University

“Ivy-plus” Stanford University in California is known nationwide for its focus on STEM programs and its pipeline to high-paying Silicon Valley jobs. Many students end up in the technology and startup space, and within a few years of graduating, the median Stanford grad brings home $100,000 or more per year. Only around 5% of students take out federal loans to attend the university, with the median loan amount totaling $9,851.

CUNY City College of New York

CCNY is the first of nine City University of New York schools on this list, and the oldest in the 25-college public system. It was also the first free public institution of higher education in America. It’s no longer free, but undergraduate tuition for New York state residents is just $6,930 a year. Psychology, biology and computer science are popular majors at the public college in midtown Manhattan, and graduates recoup their net cost in just six months, according to Third Way data.

California Institute of Technology

Graduates of the California Institute of Technology earn a median salary of $132,140 six years after enrolling (and for many bachelor’s-degree holders, two years after graduating). The science and technology-oriented school in Pasadena, California offers its graduates a price-to-earnings premium of 0.73, meaning it takes graduates about nine months to recoup the cost of their education.

CUNY Hunter College

CUNY’s Hunter College, located on the upper east side of Manhattan, offers more than a hundred undergraduate and postgraduate majors across its five schools. Only 6.5% of students take out loans to attend the college, and their median loan balance is $8,812. Hunter College graduates typically recoup their net cost within half a year, per Third Way data.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology boasts high salaries for its graduates—MIT alumni earn a median $105,000 six years after graduating. A tiny 4% of MIT students take out federal student loans (with their median debt being $12,462) and 95% of borrowers are able to make a dent in their loan principal within five years of graduating. The Cambridge-based university is known for its intense science and technology programs, with computer science, mechanical engineering and math among the most popular majors.

CUNY Brooklyn College

Only 7% of students take out federal loans to attend CUNY Brooklyn College, and their median loan total sits at $9,218. Once graduated, Brooklyn College students make up the net cost of their education in just over half a year, according to Third Way data. The school accepts 55% of applicants, and popular majors include psychology, accounting, and business administration and management.

CUNY York College

CUNY York College in Jamaica, Queens, offers its undergraduates 60 majors to choose from, including nursing, social work and health services. About 5% of students take out federal loans to attend York College, and their median loan total is just $7,500, one of the lowest figures of the 25 schools on this list. Graduates recoup their net cost in just over a year, according to Third Way.

CUNY Queens College

CUNY Queens College, neighbor to York College, also offers its students a stand-out ROI: graduates recoup their net cost within nine months (low-income students do so within six months), and just 8% percent of students take out loans, with a median student debt of $8,580. The college accepts 70% of its applicants, and enrolls nearly 12,400 students.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

The CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers students an education in criminal justice and forensic science, and many graduates go on to work in local police forces, earn law degrees, or work in public policy. The 7% of students who borrow to attend the school take out a median $9,250 in loans, and graduates recoup their net cost in about 10 months. Low-income students recoup their cost in around half a year.

Harvard University

Less than 3% of students borrow federal dollars to attend America’s oldest college, Harvard University, thanks in large part to the comprehensive aid packages the school grants to all students showing financial need. Like Princeton, Harvard’s generosity is funded by its $50 billion endowment. After graduation, Harvard alumni need a little over a year to recoup their net cost, and low-income students specifically take about six months to do so.

Rice University

Rice University in Houston, Texas, which made its top-ten debut on this year’s Forbes ’ America’s Top Colleges list, is known for its engineering and computer science programs. Graduates earn a median salary of $88,000 six years after graduating, and an impressive $152,100 ten years out. Rice alumni recoup their net cost in just about a year after graduating, per Third Way data.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Noticing a trend? CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is the seventh CUNY school on this list, cementing the New York system’s reputation as a cost-effective option for bachelor’s degree seekers. The Manhattan college offers 29 majors, with finance and accounting being the most popular. Graduates recoup their net cost within about five months, and low-income graduates do so in about two months, the fastest of any school on this list. About 10% of students borrow to attend the school, taking out a median $10,000 in loans.

Berea College

The median loan balance for students at Berea College in Kentucky is a low $3,516, which is no surprise given the school charges $0 in tuition. About 10% of students take out federal loans to cover other costs, such as room and board, books and supplies. Graduates of the small school take about 15 months to recoup their net cost, per Third Way data.

CUNY Lehman College

Popular programs at CUNY Lehman College in the Bronx include psychology, healthcare administration and accounting. Nearly 11% of students take on debt to attend the school, with a median federal loan balance of $8,500. It takes graduates about nine months to recoup their net cost, and low-income students need about seven months to do so.

Yale University

Thanks to generous Yale financial aid, only 5% of students take out federal loans to attend this Ivy League school in New Haven, Connecticut and the median debt load for those graduates sits at $11,648. But paying back those loans shouldn’t be too hard, since two years after graduating with a four year degree, Yalies have a median salary of $81,765 and eight years later, the median is $168,300. Graduates take about 14 months to recoup their net cost, according to Third Way.

University of Florida

The University of Florida is the largest school on this list, counting nearly 33,000 undergraduates, 12% of whom take on student loans. Students who borrow take out a median $14,000 to attend the public university in Gainesville, and five years after graduating, three-quarters of those borrowers are able to make a dent in their loan principal. Popular majors among Gator Nation include engineering, marketing and communications. Earlier this year, the University of Florida was named one of Forbes ’ New Ivies , in part because of its high reputation among employers.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

For students interested in aviation and aerospace programs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida offers a great return on investment. Graduates need about 14 months to recoup the net cost of their degree, and low-income graduates specifically take about 16 months. Ten percent of students borrow federal dollars to attend the university, with a median loan amount of $14,250.

CUNY College of Staten Island

Only 9% of students borrow to attend the College of Staten Island, and their median federal loan burden is $8,846. Graduates, including low-income graduates, can recoup their net cost within about a year and a half. Popular majors at the New York university include psychology, social science, and business.

University of Chicago

The rigorous University of Chicago, often dubbed an “Ivy-plus” school, is popular for its social sciences, mathematics and economics programs. Graduates recoup their net cost within about a year and a half, though low-income students can do so in less than a month, thanks largely to sizable financial aid packages that bring tuition, fees and housing costs to near-zero. About 5% of students borrow to attend the university, with a median debt load of $13,368.

Brigham Young University

Mormon mainstay Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, offers popular programs in business, biomedical science and engineering. About 10% of students borrow to attend the university, taking on median federal student debt of $8,310. Graduates need about a year and a half to recoup the net cost of their education, and low-income students can do so in a little less than a year.

University of Pennsylvania

Graduates of the University of Pennsylvania earn a median $89,100 six years after graduating, and a median $171,800 ten years out. These high salaries allow graduates to recoup their net cost within about a year and a half, though low-income students can do so in less than a month because of the university’s comprehensive financial aid. Popular majors at the Ivy League university include finance (at Penn’s Wharton School of business), social sciences, biology and nursing.

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College, part of the seven-school Claremont College consortium in southern California, enrolls about 1,400 students. Around 16% of students take out federal loans to attend the college, with a median debt balance of $11,948. Six years after graduating, alumni earn a median of $86,700, and $167,000 ten years out.

California State University-Dominguez Hills

California State University-Dominguez Hills in Carson, California enrolls around 12,000 undergraduates. After walking away with their degree, graduates need about 10 months to recoup their net cost, and low-income students specifically take about eight months. One in five students borrow money to attend the university, with an average federal loan balance of $11,902. Popular majors at the state university include business administration, psychology and criminal justice.

Vanderbilt University

At Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, just under 10% of students take out federal loans and they end up with a median debt of $12,913. The university offers 70 undergraduate majors, including economics, social science and computer science. It takes graduates about a year and a half to recoup the net cost of their degree, and low-income students can do so within about eight months.

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September 3, 2024

Stephen is a proud graduate of the online Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Since earning this degree, he has moved into a senior role with an accounting firm, where he manages other analysts and production workflow. But before advancing professionally, Stephen had to succeed academically—something he believes he was able to do thanks to the program from Illinois and its delivery in partnership with Coursera.

Stephen recognizes his background is somewhat unconventional for a CPA. By the age of 22, he had already secured a finance degree and an MBA. However, his family owned a group of radio stations, and he got involved in broadcasting for about ten years. Stephen operated in various capacities and managed the stations until his family sold them, at which point he shifted his focus back to finance and business.

In the years that followed, Stephen landed a job working with an economic analyst, returned to school for a certificate in programming, and obtained a real estate broker’s license. In 2015, he was an office manager and a paralegal, and in 2016, he gained a certified fraud examiner credential. It was with this varied background that Stephen chose to continue his education once again. He wanted to grow his accounting knowledge to handle more complex business cases, which led him to pursue a Master of Science in Accountancy.

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Stephen heard about the iMSA from a previous employer who praised the University of Illinois for its credibility—and soon, he would discover even more about the reputation of Illinois and Gies. “The iMSA is an incredible program. I did not realize how highly it was ranked until I started the application process. I knew Illinois was an excellent school beforehand, but to learn about the program’s ranking made it the perfect choice,” he explains.

Additionally, Stephen decided the program’s structure and support through its partnerships with Coursera were a great fit for him. Upon beginning his studies, Stephen found he could manage the challenges of balancing work and school due to the online platform. He reveals, “Coursera was really tremendous because it was so well organized and coordinated with the instructors at the University of Illinois that it was a great way to learn.” Among the things Stephen enjoyed most were the videos and quizzes that he felt integrated well into the courses.

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Having graduated in 2020, Stephen has seen his hard work pay off. He shares earning the iMSA was crucial for him to pass the CPA exam and fulfill the required 2,000 hours of practice. Stephen notes that on top of building essential knowledge and confidence, he learned to adapt and find solutions. He mentions, “The courses not only teach you the skills you need, but [they] also give you the tools to find the answers regardless of the scenario you encounter at work.” With the iMSA, Stephen opened doors to jobs in forensic accounting and business valuations, significantly expanding his career path beyond traditional accounting roles.

After obtaining his iMSA and CPA, Stephen initially worked for himself before joining a valuation firm as a senior analyst. He recently moved to a mid-size CPA firm, where he serves as a VFL manager, overseeing a group of analysts in valuation, forensics, and litigation. Today, he offers future students this advice: “For someone considering the program, I would say to trust the system and apply yourself fully because the system works. The professors are there to help and are always available.” If you think you may be ready to follow Stephen’s guidance, check out the Gies iMSA and remember, you can take a nontraditional route to an accounting career.

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Finance is no longer accepting new applications.

The MPhil in Finance is an intensive, research-focused, and advanced degree. The programme is distinctive because the electives are drawn from three Cambridge faculties – the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Mathematics, and Cambridge Judge Business School. The programme is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD at Cambridge or elsewhere. The programme also provides a strong academic background for those opting for a career in finance, but it is not designed to be a vocational programme. In the past few years, our graduates have been admitted into PhD programmes in finance and accounting at MIT, LBS, and Cambridge. Students have two options: nine taught modules, or six taught modules and a dissertation of 12,000 words.

Combining advanced study and research, this programme is designed for students who wish to extend their knowledge of finance or financial engineering. The programme provides research-led teaching and is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD. The degree also provides a strong academic background for those aiming for a career in finance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should have:

• developed a deep knowledge of their chosen area of Finance and of the academic debates within it;
• a conceptual understanding that enables the evaluation of current research and methodologies;
• acquired or consolidated statistical, mathematical and other skills appropriate for research in their chosen area;
• demonstrated independent judgement, based on their own research; and
• presented their own ideas in a public forum, and learned to contribute constructively within an international environment.

Students may apply to continue to the PhD, but success is subject to satisfactory performance at the admissions interview in the Lent Term 2024, and achieving a minimum average grade of at least 70 per cent on the MPhil in Finance programme. Students are required to also achieve at least 70 per cent in their dissertation (if any). 

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Preparing change leaders in the accounting world.

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September 2025

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Advance your career as a leader in accounting and finance

Gain the skills and knowledge to tackle the most pressing issues in the accounting and related fields with the Executive Master of Accounting, a 2-year part-time programme delivered over 8 residential weeks in Cambridge.

Sharpen your problem-solving skills and learn to identify innovative solutions on a global scale. Apply the principles you learn here in real-time in your current role and develop your leadership-track career opportunities.

We will educate you to become a global thought-leader in the accounting or finance professions. 

I joined this programme because I believe it equips me with multiple skills that I can apply wherever I go.

Why Cambridge Judge?

Cambridge Judge is uniquely placed to provide a perfect bridge between academia and the dynamic world of business. As the business school of the prestigious University of Cambridge, we leverage the teaching expertise of our faculty and its world leading research and take advantage of our close ties with Silicon Fen, the most successful technology, innovation and entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.

At Cambridge Judge, you’ll:

• immerse yourself in a comprehensive and stimulating business environment
• develop your global network and socialise with friends and colleagues of amazing diversity and talent
• benefit from studying at one of the world’s foremost academic institutions with an over 800-year history of excellence, producing over 90 Nobel Laureates
• elevate your status and graduate as an alumnus of the University of Cambridge
• enjoy lifetime membership of your Cambridge College
• get the full support of Cambridge Judge Business School Careers, our careers service
• spend your residential weeks based in the dynamic, historic and beautiful city of Cambridge

The Executive Master of Accounting is an innovative global leadership programme for accounting and finance professionals. Our core curriculum centres around change leadership as it relates to complex issues in accounting and finance related fields.

Explore topics like how to grapple with the fallout from global crises and how to navigate the ever-changing financial regulatory landscape. Strengthen your data skills through training on predictive analytics, data visualisation and the ethical, cultural and strategic issues around implementations of analytics. Our elective portfolio, taken in conjunction with Executive MBA students, complements the core curriculum and allows you to focus on subjects that matter to you.

Explore our curriculum

Today’s organisations need accounting and finance leaders to be exceptional communicators with vision, who can innovate and collaborate, and who can channel data into strategy.

Who we’re looking for

The next generation of thought leaders in the field of financial information starts here. This programme is for you if:

• you want to accelerate your career to a CFO-level position
• you want to be better at tackling complex, ambiguous, data-intensive financial decisions
• you’re the type of person who asks ‘why’ when challenging how financial information is developed and handled
• you have a strong track record of impact in your professional performance
• you want to rapidly accelerate to, or enter complex leadership career opportunities that generate, interpret, or analyse financial data.

Our community

The Executive Master of Accounting from Cambridge Judge Business School welcomes a diverse range of students each year, from all over the world.

Applying for the Executive Master of Accounting

We’re delighted that you are thinking of applying for the Executive Master of Accounting and we are excited to learn about you. Our application process is friendly, selective and thorough.

Application deadlines and process

Applications for entry in September 2025 are now open.

Fees and funding

Invest in yourself and the future career you aspire to. Learn more about course fees and apply early to secure funding.

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Want to find out if this programme right for you?

Programme Director, Dr Michael Willis, can help you assess the potential programme fit and personal impact. 

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Designed for students who want to accelerate their career trajectory or change how their current roles function, the programme prepares you for leadership role within accounting and related fields. Studying part-time allows to enhance your performance in your current employment, as you incorporate, in real-time, what you learn into your work environment. Based on your input, we facilitate new teaching cases and identify professional career advisors specifically for you.

The Cambridge experience

Join the vibrant Cambridge community, immersing yourself in cultural experiences and forging lifelong connections. Discover a world of opportunities, where history, stunning architecture, and academic excellence converge. 

Be inspired by the historic and dynamic city of Cambridge, during your residential weeks.

Studying at Cambridge Judge isn’t just about the work. The Cambridge community and your Collegiate experience will add an extra dimension of discovery to your Executive Master of Accounting as well as broaden your network and outlook.

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Cambridge Master of Accounting: curriculum, class profile and application

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) programme at Cambridge Judge Business School is designed for future leaders looking to lead change and disruption in accounting. Here’s everything you need to know. The Cambridge Master of Accounting (MAcc) programme at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School offers something different to traditional Master of Accounting programmes. Leveraging world class faculty and experience from a team of executive-level professional advisors, the Cambridge MAcc aims to develop a generation of leaders and decision makers in accounting, finance, policy and related fields looking to challenge the status quo. Here’s everything you need to know about the Cambridge MAcc, including its curriculum, its class profile, and information on applying. What are the benefits of a Cambridge Master of Accounting? The Cambridge Master of Accounting curriculum The Cambridge MAcc is taught part-time across a 24-month period, combining online learning with in-person week-long seminars every three months in Cambridge, taught by Cambridge faculty, expert advisors, and practitioners. The Cambridge MAcc differs from traditional MAcc programmes in its critical standpoint towards accounting standards and systems, and how it encourages students to challenge them. “We challenge the entire infrastructure. We question how and why it's structured in a certain way, and whether…

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Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, is one of the most coveted positions among financiers and accountants. So, what does it take to be a CFO? And how can a Master of Accounting (MAcc) help you get there? If you’re great with numbers, thrive when working on multiple projects, and love managing teams, you could be a chief financial officer (CFO) in the making. To get there, it’ll be about more than just understanding a business’ finances, as you’ll need to use an array of skills to reap success. So, what does it take to become a CFO? And how can a Master of Accounting (MAcc) from Cambridge Judge Business School help you get there? You’ll build strong leadership skills As a CFO, you'll be responsible for shaping your company's future financially. It’s crucial that you understand what qualities are needed to become an effective leader if you see yourself filling the boots of a CFO. “Accountants need to learn how to lead and influence, ensuring that they’re conscious of an organisation, and be able to spot problems so they don’t happen again,” says Ben Taylor, partner at EY and advisor to the Cambridge MAcc programme. “You have to elevate above technical…

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Are there any pre-course requirements?

Before starting the Executive Master of Accounting programme, you’ll need to be proficient in accounting fundamentals. If you aren’t already familiar with them, we’ll provide pre-course work for you to complete.

Do I need to live in Cambridge during the Executive Master of Accounting year?

No, our students live and work across the globe. Attendance is required in Cambridge during the 8 residential weeks.

Do you offer a distance-learning Executive Master of Accounting?

No, there is no online option.

Can I work while I am enrolled on the programme?

Yes. Our Executive Master of Accounting is a 24-month, part-time programme designed to allow you to work while you study and implement what you’re learning in real-time.

Do I need work experience to join the programme?

Yes. We require you to have at least 2 years of work experience, though many candidates will have more. Our most recent class has an average of 10 years of work experience.