MAcc Graduate Apprenticeship Master of Accountancy

Program Overview

The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Graduate Apprenticeship is a fully funded program that combines a MAcc degree with Chartered Accountant status from ACCA. Delivered through a blend of online and face-to-face learning, the program prepares apprentices for careers in accounting and finance, with a focus on practical skills and industry knowledge. Graduates are well-equipped for professional accounting exams and further study, and benefit from a dedicated support team and networking opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Graduate Apprenticeship is a professionally oriented qualification delivered in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• The program enables successful candidates to exit with both a MAcc in Accountancy and Chartered Accountant status with ACCA, who has awarded GCU Gold Approved Learning Partner Status.
• GCU provides high-quality tuition and support, assessed against ACCA's widely recognized and highly regarded best practice benchmarks.
• The program is fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council, making it a cost-effective option for apprentices.
• The program is open to all employers in either private, public or the third sector.
• Apprenticeships typically work in business and finance roles such as administrator, bookkeeper, trainee accountant, finance assistant, and accounts assistant.
• Applicants must be living and working in Scotland in the same field as the Graduate Apprenticeship course they are applying to.

Outline:

• Year One: Financial and Management Accounting A; Management Issues and Concepts; Financial and Management Accounting B; Fundamentals of Economics; Accounting, Organisation and Society; Fundamentals of Risk Management (Exit award: Diploma of Higher Education level)
• Year Two: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance; Ethics and Responsible Leadership; Financial Accounting 2; Law in Business (for Accountants); Management Accounting 2; Intro to Quantitative Data Analysis (Exit award: Diploma of Higher Education level)
• Year Three: Audit; Taxation; Financial Accounting 3; Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies; Management Accounting 2; Research Methods in the Workplace (Exit award: BA Accountancy (Degree Level) / Exemption from ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills papers)
• Year Four: Work-based Honours Project; Ethics and Professional Skills; Corporate Governance; Advanced Financial Accounting* (Level 4 Optional Module (Choose one): Taxation 2; Advanced Management Accounting; Strategic Financial Analysis) (Exit award: BA (Hons) Accountancy)
• Year Five: Strategic Business Leader; Strategic Business Reporting* (Level 5 Optional Modules (Choose two of four): Advanced Audit and Assurance; Advanced Taxation; Advanced Financial Management; Advanced Performance Management) (Exit award: MAcc in Accountancy / Passed the ACCA Strategic Professional papers)

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including exams, coursework, and a work-based Honours project.
• The assessment criteria are aligned with ACCA's requirements, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the professional accounting exams.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a blend of online and face-to-face learning.
• The program is taught by experienced and qualified academics and industry professionals.
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and online resources.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in accounting and finance.
• Graduates can work in a variety of sectors, including public practice, industry, and government.
• The program also prepares graduates for further study, such as a PhD in accounting.

Other:

• The program is designed to be flexible and can be adapted to meet the needs of individual apprentices.
• The program is supported by a dedicated team of advisors who can provide guidance and support throughout the program.
• The program offers a number of opportunities for apprentices to network with other professionals in the accounting industry.
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