Area
social Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Economy and business
University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
The objective of the Master's Program in Accounting is to prepare students to successfully meet the challenges presented in the accounting field, in both national and international companies, within this context of globalization. This program aims to provide knowledge of accounting, incorporating the study of new international financial accounting standards, management accounting, and auditing. It also incorporates knowledge of finance and taxation, enabling professionals to operate at the highest organizational levels. Consequently, graduates will be qualified to advise in their areas of expertise, coordinating, preparing, and/or analyzing the financial and economic information necessary for decision-making and corporate control.
Applicant Profile
Those who hold a Bachelor's degree or professional title whose level, content and duration of studies correspond to training equivalent to that of a Bachelor's degree at the University of Chile, as determined by the Academic Committee, and who demonstrate prior training in accordance with the purposes and requirements of the Master's in Accounting, may apply to the program leading to the Master's degree in Accounting.
Graduate profile
The Master's Program in Accounting at the University of Chile will prepare professionals to holistically address the new globalized landscape of accounting information, helping companies adapt successfully to continuous change. Specifically, these professionals will be trained to manage the accounting and financial operations of a company, which will involve assuming responsibility for the implementation, maintenance, modification, analysis, and optimization of accounting information systems. They will also be qualified to supervise and prepare accounting procedures, prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements, and prepare accounting reports for company management.
In turn, the student will acquire the necessary skills to efficiently and effectively address problems that arise in the application and maintenance of financial reporting standards. These skills will allow them to integrate knowledge acquired in different areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, and taxation. Likewise, this professional will be able to apply tools and methodologies learned in the various disciplines of the program to solve problems they will encounter in their professional practice.
All this knowledge and skills provided to the professional will allow them to gain a comprehensive vision and successfully face this new globalized context.
Lines of investigation
1.- International Financial Reporting Standards;
2.- Financial and non-financial information reports (sustainability);
3. Financial and accounting management;
4. Analysis of financial information; and
5. Corporate governance and risk management.
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