Accounting

MRes Accounting is a postgraduate taught programme that enables students to gain research skills so that they can then progress to PhD study, or use these skills in employment. MRes stands for ‘Masters by Research’ but is not a research-level course.

Accounting refers to a wide range of topics within a vast research field which covers themes including: management accounting, reporting and analysis and accountable accounting. You will explore qualitative and quantitative methods of research specifically designed to reflect the field of accounting.

You deepen your thinking about accounting and develop a broader understanding of the changing roles and perceptions of accounting within an ever-changing social context.

MRes Accounting explores research and accounting theory issues, such as:

• research skills, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• theoretical stances underpinning different approaches to research
• how to design a research proposal, including construction of research questions and/or hypotheses
• launching and managing a research project, including data collection, analysis and interpretation
• corporate reporting and analysis
• management accounting

We equip you with the skills and knowledge to appreciate the depth and breadth of accounting theories and techniques and apply these within a social science context. You benefit from cutting-edge research conducted by our Accounting Group, who specialise in accounting, accountability and global development.

At Essex Business School. We champion ethical management and sustainable business. We believe accounting information is the foundation for successful decision-making and further develop your practical accounting skills and theoretical knowledge so you can make a positive impact in the workplace or in accounting research.