If you're looking to start an exciting, dynamic career and need an edge for that all-important job interview, studying an accounting or finance Master’s programme that aligns it curriculum to the Strategic Professional exams is a great asset. Gaining a Master's degree with a prestigious university while simultaneously working towards completing the ACCA qualification makes you instantly attractive to employers and provides you with valuable learning experiences essential for your own career success.
ACCA partners with universities around the world to offer Embedded Master’s programmes. These programmes align some of their curriculum with at least one Strategic Professional exam meaning that you can also register and take your ACCA exams at the same time as your postgraduate degree and potentially qualify with both an academic and a professional qualification. Please note that ACCA do not grant exemptions against Strategic Professional exams so students will need to complete both university assessments and ACCA exams to achieve both qualifications.
In addition, completing an Embedded Master’s programme could support you in studying in a different country. Doing so gives you fresh perspectives, and you will gain insight into new cultures, learn different views on world events, the ability to practise other languages and build a diverse international network – all elements that make you and your CV stand out.
In a competitive world, now is the best time to fast-track your pathway to ACCA membership and give your life journey the best possible start.
Why study with a recognised ACCA university partner?
Go anywhere, do anything
ACCA is the true international accountancy and business leadership qualification recognised by employers with future members and members in 180 countries. Whatever your passion is, our flexible qualification will help you get there.
Accelerate your career
Studying for the ACCA Qualification and a Master’s simultaneously means the moment you graduate, you’ll be ready to start your career. Check individual programme details for entry criteria and what ACCA curriculum they embed into their programme.
Stand out to the best employers
The ACCA Qualification gives you the technical, professional and ethical skills and experience employers everywhere are looking for. Combine this with an academic qualification, you stand out from the crowd.
Ready to learn more?
Studying a professional and academic qualification together is a very efficient pathway to achieving two qualifications at the same time, saving you time and money.
Next steps
Below is a list by country where you can study an Embedded Master's programme that aligns aspects of its curriculum to the ACCA Strategic Professional exams. Once you have selected your university and checked their entry criteria you can then apply directly to the university.
Select a university with ACCA embedded syllabus
La Trobe University
University of Toronto Scarborough
University Canada West
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Neapolis University of Cyprus
The University of Hong Kong
International College Dublin
Technological University Dublin
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
North West University (NWU)
University of KwaZuluNatal
WITs (University of the Witwatersrand)
BPP
Oxford Brookes University
Swansea University
University of Brighton
University of South Wales
University of West London
University of Ulster
The University of Finance and Economics (UFE)
Programme not listed?
ACCA recognise and assess other Master’s level programmes around the world that do not align to the Strategic Professional exams but are accredited for exemptions. To search for these programmes and to check to see the level of exemptions awarded, visit our universities with assessed courses page.
Further information
If you’re a university that’s keen to partner with us please download our Embedded Master’s Programmes brochure for an overview and contact your contact your local ACCA office.
