Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The course will provide an overview of management accounting as a discipline, including development trends within the field. The course will be based on classic management accounting literature as well as on the most recent research within the field.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The student must through the module obtain knowledge about:

• The student must demonstrate knowledge of historical and current development trends within selected management accounting areas.

• The student must demonstrate knowledge of relevant management accounting models.

• The student must demonstrate knowledge of the pros and cons of specific management accounting designs.

Skills

The student must through the module obtain skills in:

• The student must also be able to analyse the pros and cons of various management accounting models.

• The student must be able to evaluate the consequences of various management accounting designs.

• The student must be able to design management accounting models, making sure these are adaptable to the company's information needs.

Competences

The student must through the module obtain competences to:

• The student must be able to analyse and assess independently and professionally a company’s management accounting design, including identification of possible problems and improvements.

Exam

Exams